On September 27, 2021, the City of Chicago announced the first citywide strategic plan to combat gender-based violence, the result of an advisory council on this topic convened in February 2021. “It has been an …
Rivette quoted in launch of Chicago’s new gender-based-violence plan Read More
One of our 2021 state legislative priorities is in the news with a quote from our executive director Char Rivette. HB1975, or Faith’s Law, would define a person’s sexual conduct with a student while holding …
Illinois bill could help define sexual abuse in schools Read More
Findings from a three-year-long review on a partnership between Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC) and an urban elementary school include increased student knowledge of personal health and safety related to sexual abuse prevention. The agency’s …
Sexual abuse prevention education partnership reports positive outcomes Read More
Our Executive Director Char Rivette was interviewed in a follow-up story by CBS Chicago about the stunning revelation that the names of child sexual abuse victims have still gone unredacted by the Cook County Circuit …
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.
