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Surviving Child Sexual Abuse
“But we shouldn’t stray far from focusing on, extending help to, and seeking to be sensitive to the survivors and using these cases educationally to better protect other children.” A powerful op-ed from Charles M. …
Luminary Award Dinner in the news
Our Luminary Award Dinner has made a splash in local news! The fundraiser was featured in both IOnTheScene and Candid Candace, highlighting the Chicago community leaders and other supporters in attendance. We’re thrilled to have …
We exist. | Virtual Gallery
“We exist” is Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center’s public awareness display in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The boards feature stories of adults’ and children’s stories of preventing, recognizing, responding to and reporting abuse. Learn more …
We exist. 2015 Photos
On April 1, 2015, ChicagoCAC hosted “We exist,” our public awareness display in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Learn more or view the virtual gallery of the displays. Photos are courtesy of Alex …
Every adult has a responsibility to protect children
Letter to the Editor | February 14, 2014 The recent news of child sexual abuse at Willow Creek Community Church is heartbreaking, but we commend the children for coming forward and the adults in the …
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Gov. Quinn signs law to remove statute of limitations for child sexual abuse, ensuring survivors no longer run out of time to seek justice
Press Release | August 8, 2013 This afternoon, Governor Quinn signed a bill into law that eliminates the criminal statute of limitations for sex offenses that occurred when the victim was under 18 years old. …