By Dr. Dia Pfleger, Chief People & Culture Officer “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”— Martin Luther King Jr., Letter from Birmingham Jail, 1963 If Martin Luther King Jr. were alive today and responding …
Martin Luther King Jr. and DEIAB: A Legacy of Justice and Equality Read More
By Courtney Bunn, Human Trafficking Program Manager January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to unite, share knowledge, and strengthen prevention efforts. This year’s theme, “Connecting the Dots,” highlights the importance of taking …
Building Hope: How ChicagoCAC Is Leading the Fight Against Human Trafficking Read More
For this year’s Child Abuse Prevention Month and #PinkyPromise, we’re also holding space for another April campaign, Sexual Assault Awareness Month and #BuildingConnectedCommunities. Every April we paint one of our pinky nails blue to honor …
We are saddened to hear that sexual misconduct cases continued to rise within CPS in 2022 after the latest CPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) report came out earlier this month. Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center …
Our own Char Rivette, Chief Executive Officer, and Jason Wynkoop, Chief Program Officer, Advocacy, & Investigative Services, have been in the news recently talking about ChicagoCAC, the need for healing from trauma, and violation of …
As March drew to a close, ChicagoCAC experienced another loss within our community, one very close to home. Tiffany Brown, who worked with children who’d experienced sexual exploitation, passed away on March 29. Tiffany, far …
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! This is an excellent time of year to remember what you can do to help prevent children from experiencing the type of violence referred to as child abuse. Child abuse …
Child Abuse Prevention Month – Tips for Individuals, Communities and Workplaces Read More
In addition to Social Work Month and Women’s History Month, March is Child Life Month. Very few CACs have a child life team, but ChicagoCAC does! Child life specialists reduce children’s anxiety in stressful situations …
Last year, ChicagoCAC advocated on behalf of these important laws that become effective in 2022. Their passage helps protect the safety and well-being of children across the state of Illinois. Public Act 102-0477 – Right to …
New Laws Preventing and Addressing Child Abuse in 2022 Read More
Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC) is excited and grateful to hear that today, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 1975, also known as Faith’s Law, into effect. Along with survivor and advocate Faith Colson, Illinois State Representative Michelle Mussman (D-Schamburg), …
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.
