Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan

Outraged By Child Abuse

OUTRAGED
BY CHILD ABUSE?

LET’S PUT AN END TO IT.
The need is great. National studies show that 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse or exploitation before age 18. The statistics in our corner of Michigan aren’t much different.

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

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The need is great.

National studies show that 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse or exploitation before age 18. The statistics in our corner of Michigan aren’t much different.

Our program serves children between the ages of 3 and 18, from Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.

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Contact us at (269) 556-9640 to discuss how your potential gift or time can have the most impact on the well-being of children.

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Accredited Children?s Advocacy Centers (CAC) in Michigan. Not every county has a CAC; several counties have only very limited access.

10

Staff members at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan.

5000

The average number of area school-aged children receiving our abuse prevention education annually.

3 to 18

Age range of children served by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan.

1 to 4

The average number of years an abusive relationship lasts.

6 to 8

The average age for the onset of a sexually abusive relationship. Reports of molestation of very your children are increasing.

90%

Of offenders are known to the child.

1 in 10

Children in our nation will experience child sexual abuse before the age of 18.

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Hours of continuing education and training required annually for Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan staff.

Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan
Phone: (269) 556 – 9640
Fax: (269) 556 – 9643
Email: info@swmichigancac.org

4938 Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
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