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.

WE NEED YOUR HELP.

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Motorcycle Charity Run - July 24, 2022

The Green Dragon Coffee House in Watervliet, MI has graciously offered to host a Motorcycle Charity Run on July 24, 2022. 100% of the proceeds raised at this event will go toward the services provided to children and families impacted by physical and sexual abuse. A few of those services include, forensic interviews, trauma-based therapy, forensic medical exams, family advocacy and more.

To register for the run, arrive at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan (CAC) on July 24th from 11:00-12:30. Kickstands up at 1:00. Riders will ride 70 miles round trip to Sherman Dairy Bar in South Haven, MI and back to the CAC, where lunch will be provided to registered participants. While you’re there, bid on silent auction items and purchase your 50/50 tickets.

Drivers $15, Riders $5.

Thanks,

Enjoy a beautiful day of riding and support a great cause!

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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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