2016 in Review
Happy new year! As we make bold plans in 2017, we wanted to look back at the numerous successes and highlights across our programs, development and community partnerships in 2016.Â
outreach
SANE Program Training
We’re honored to collaborate with the Illinois Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program. Three of our multi-disciplinary team members presented to nurses from across the state about how child advocacy centers work, the …
Brighton Park Partnership
We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Brighton Park Elementary School to conduct our Keeping Children Safe series! We’ll be working directly with students to teach them ways to stay safe, report broken safety rules …
Release: Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, Public Building Commission Celebrate Center’s 15th Anniversary
(Chicago) – On August 4, 2016, the Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) will join Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC) at the new addition to their facility, 1240 S. Damen, for the Center’s15th anniversary celebration …
CEC Recommendations to Stop Abuse
Stopping sexual violence – including child sexual abuse – is up to all of us. At ChicagoCAC, our prevention efforts include each of the CDC’s recommendations to stop abuse. From listening to victims and helping them heal, to training adults to keep children safe, to working with community partners to create safe spaces for children, we’re committed to stopping abuse. Join us: www.chicagocac.org/prevent
Strengthening Chicago’s Youth Training
Thanks to Strengthening Chicago’s Youth for hosting us at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago for our Keeping Children Safe training today. We had a great conversation about ways to protect children …
Join ChicagoCAC’s Associates Board
Calling all young professionals: ChicagoCAC is recruiting for our associates board! Join this dynamic group to get involved with ChicagoCAC’s fundraising and awareness activities, building your resume and making a difference in our community. Interested? …
Keeping Children Safe Word Cloud
At the end of our Keeping Children Safe training, we asked attendees to share one or two words to describe how they feel about bringing this information into their own communities. We’re excited to see so many positive responses – letting us know that our trainees are empowered, comfortable and hopeful about preventing sexual abuse!
Peace Exchange Training
Thanks to the wonderful young adults from The Peace Exchange who came out to the center for a tour and to learn about our violence prevention and intervention strategies. In preparation for their trip to South Africa this summer, they were eager to learn about our work and our trauma-informed environment, and we were inspired by their energy and commitment to making a difference for kids and families!
Creating a Community Action Plan to Prevent Abuse
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the center for “Creating a Community Action Plan to Prevent Abuse,” developed and led by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. Over two days, participants learned about …