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, …
Chicago children and families served In 2017, ChicagoCAC responded to 2,068 reports of child sexual abuse. We provided: 1,975 families with family advocacy to explain the investigative process and secure the immediate resources and support …
Thank you to the generous donors who contributed more than $29,000 on #GivingTuesday! Every dollar raised honors the everyday heroes at ChicagoCAC who help children and families heal from sexual abuse in Chicago. There’s still time to support our work! Learn more.
The cultural shift in the last few weeks has been notable. A culture that believes victims, that allows victims to come forward without fear of retaliation or blame, that holds perpetrators accountable – this is what …
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.
