At ChicagoCAC, we believe that everyone has a role to play in keeping children safe.
The Education, Outreach, & Prevention (EOP) team at Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center empowers children, caregivers, professionals, and community members with the knowledge and tools to prevent child abuse and respond to it effectively. Through educational and professional development trainings, collaborative partnerships, and the creation of key public resources, we are building a city where every child is safer and every adult is better equipped to protect them. Â
In 2025/26, we will reach more than 30,000 individuals across the Chicagoland area through our educational initiatives and events. Our work includes:
- Child sexual abuse preventionÂ
- Gender-based violenceÂ
- Healthy boundaries and consentÂ
- Mandated reportingÂ
- Trauma-informed careÂ
- Youth internet safety
…and more! We continue to expand our offerings based on community needs and emerging issues.
With over two decades of experience serving children and families impacted by abuse, a strong commitment to trauma-informed practices, and specialized knowledge of how child sexual abuse occurs and how to prevent it, ChicagoCAC’s Education, Outreach, and Prevention team is a trusted leader in prevention. Our work is informed by best practices, evaluated for impact, and rooted in the belief that prevention is essential to creating a future free from abuse.Â
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Explore Our Work
Group Trainings
Explore how we tailor group sessions to meet the unique needs of schools, workplaces, nonprofits, and more.
Community Education Events
Join us for free and low-cost workshops, webinars, and community events across Chicago.
Imagination Theater
Imagination Theater uses live performance to teach personal safety and abuse prevention to youth in schools and community settings. The program provides diverse audiences with original, dynamic, and participatory theatrical experiences that enhance well-being and help create a safer society.Â
Partnerships
See how we work with other organizations to strengthen prevention efforts across sectors.