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Facts

Offenders almost never seek treatment voluntarily.

Abuse will most likely continue unless a report is made.

Child sexual abuse happens in all racial, religious, and ethnic groups, and at all socioeconomic levels. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan serves children from all school districts in the county. No group is immune from sexual abuse; the offender can be a person in any occupation or profession.

Children very rarely lie about being sexually abused.

Nobody To Play WithLess than 5% of reported abuse cases are hoaxes even though the reporting rate is increasing in many parts of the country.

Child sexual abuse is more frequent within families than outside families. Boys are more reluctant to tell about a sexual abuse experience. Disabled children are especially at risk of sexual abuse, especially from people they already know.

Victims often blame themselves for sexual abuse.

But the victim is NEVER at fault! The offender bears the entire responsibility for the molestation, whatever form it takes.

Child sexual abuse is illegal regardless of whether the child consents or not. Consent is not an excuse.  A child is not legally able to consent.

Every state now has a child abuse reporting statute. Anyone can report suspected cases. Michigan also has a mandated reporter law that requires certain persons to report child sexual abuse. More Information

Time matters. The quicker the abuse is discovered and dealt with, the less damage to the victim.


Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan
4938 Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: (269) 556 – 9640
Fax: (269) 556 – 9643
Email: info@swmichigancac.org

Helpful Resources and Links.

Michigan Child Protective Services

Michigan Children’s Protection Registry

Michigan Sex Offender Registry

Childhelp USA

KidsCount Database

Michigan Crime Victim Compensation

Michigan Children’s Trust Fund

The National Children’s Alliance

NetSmartz Workshop

National Center for Missing and  Exploited Children

Prevent Child Abuse America

Darkness to Light

Children’s Bureau

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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