“If you look at the cumulative effects of abuse, and these couple thousand children multiplied by every city in this country throughout the nation, we’re talking about an epidemic,” Rivette said. View the complete interview …
CBS 2 Chicago: More Than 2,000 Cases Of Child Sexual Abuse Reported In Chicago Every Year Read 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 …
Thank you to Chicago Tribune for highlighting ChicagoCAC and the challenges we and our partners face in protecting our community’s children in this article from August 23, 2017. As we continue supporting and coordinating the …
Tribune: Police, DCFS cutbacks strain center that investigates child sex crimes Read More
Executive Director Char Rivette was happy to stand with Congressman Danny K. Davis and other community leaders at a recent press conference calling attention to the value of the Affordable Care Act for our children …
Char joined Fox News’s Good Day Chicago to talk about the importance of reporting abuse so that children can get the healing services they need and deserve.
Letter to the Editor | February 14, 2014 The recent news of child sexual abuse at Willow Creek Community Church is heartbreaking, but we commend the children for coming forward and the adults in the …
Every adult has a responsibility to protect children Read 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.
