What we do
CJAC's mission is to serve children and families affected by child abuse and to provide a collaborative and compassionate community response.
If you think your child has been abused you may be confused about what to do next. You may have been instructed by law enforcement, Child Protective Services, or other trained professionals not to discuss the abuse with your child. Their concern is that the child’s statement may become confused being questioned repeatedly about a highly sensitive incident. This does not mean you cannot talk to your child about how they are feeling if they have concerns, problems, or questions. Answer these questions and concerns openly and honestly. The Family Advocate can help support you during this difficult time.
Youth Statistics
You probably feel that things are out of control and do not know what to expect. You are NOT alone.
600 k
Children are abused yearly. Child abuse is a horrific experience with potentially lasting effects. It’s also, unfortunately, a common experience in America.
1820
In 2021, an estimated 1,820 children died from abuse and neglect in the United States.
15%
Youth and young adults ages 10–24 years account for 15% of all suicides.
69 %
LGBTQ youth reported feeling persistently sad and hopeless.
Forensic Interviewing
A Holistic Approach to Child Abuse Investigations.
A forensic interview is a non-leading, non-confrontational, fact finding interview conducted to allow a child to provide a statement. Children and teens come to CJAC for a forensic interview after being referred by law enforcement or CPS for suspected child abuse. Forensic Interviews are conducted on-site at CJAC in our child-friendly interview room. Interviewers are specially trained to gather facts without re-traumatizing children.
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Advocacy
Family Advocacy
If you think your child has been abused you may be confused about what to do next. You may have been instructed by law enforcement, Child Protective Services, or other trained professionals not to discuss the abuse with your child. Their concern is that the child’s statement may become confused being questioned repeatedly about a highly sensitive incident. This does not mean you cannot talk to your child about how they are feeling if they have concerns, problems, or questions. Answer these questions and concerns openly and honestly. The Family Advocate can help support you during this difficult time.
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Prevention
First Line of Defense
CJAC believes that adults are the first and most appropriate line of defense in keeping children safe. Therefore, the foundation of our prevention effort is Stewards of Children curriculum developed by Darkness to Light that teaches adults how to recognize, respond to and prevent child sexual abuse.
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Therapy Services
Individual and Family Counseling Services
We have a partnership with Counseling Services and Associates to provide free individual, family, and group therapy to survivors of child abuse and their non-offending family members.
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