Executive Director Char Rivette recently published an opinion piece in Chicago Defender in response to the “Surviving R. Kelly” docuseries. The “Surviving R. Kelly” docuseries causes us to feel hurt and angry and to ask […]
Op-Ed: Creating A Culture That Believes Children 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
Statement on #WhyIDidntReport Read More
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
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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,
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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.
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.
