The “Surviving R. Kelly” docuseries by Dream Hampton hits all of us hard. This series has captivated us because R. Kelly is a well-known, high-profile celebrity – but sexual violence against children is perpetrated every …
Creating A Culture That Believes Children – Chicago Defender Op-Ed Read More
November 28, 2018 Good morning members of the committee. My name is Char Rivette and I am the Executive Director of Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center. Thank you for inviting me here today and for your …
In the past few weeks, we’ve seen the rise of #WhyIDidntReport following the confirmation hearings for Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the brave testimony of Christine Blasey Ford. Like many of us, it was difficult for …
We were shocked and outraged to see parents and innocent children ripped from one another at our border due to a “zero tolerance” policy that immediately arrests and prosecutes adults who …
Statement Regarding Family Separation at the Border Read More
The Betrayed series special report by the Chicago Tribune exposed Chicago Public Schools’ failure to protect students from abuse in alarming numbers. While it was disheartening to read this report, we …
In essay revealing he was raped at age 8, novelist Junot Diaz shines light on male sexual assault “By age 11, novelist Junot Diaz was struggling with depression and uncontrollable rage. At 14, he put …
ChicagoCAC’s Jan Waters Quoted in Chicago Tribune Article Read More
We were recently highlighted in RedEye Chicago as an organization doing important work for children and families throughout Chicago. “Sexual abuse can have a lifelong impact on a child. However, children can heal from abuse, …
Each December, ChicagoCAC hosts a Kids’ Holiday Party for more than 300 clients, their siblings and caregivers. The 2017 party was held on Dec. 16th and our kid’s couldn’t have been more thrilled! Families enjoyed an …
Public Building Commission of Chicago created this beautiful video to show what our new addition means to kids and families in our city. PBC served as the developer for our project, coordinated the design and procurement and managed construction of the addition on behalf of the City of Chicago. The city’s commitment of $9 million in funding from the Western/Ogden TIF district supported the project, and ChicagoCAC’s Growing & Giving campaign is raising an additional $2.5 million in private funding through 2018.
To report suspected abuse in Illinois, call 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873). If a child is in immediate danger, also call 911.
Outside of Illinois, call 1-800-422-4453.
