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Child Advocacy Center families share gratitude for Secret Santas

Dec 14, 2020 at 11:00 am by Child Advocacy Center 1

"I have a confession! I opened the gift bag with a brand-new winter coat in just for me. I'm a little embarrassed to admit I haven't owned a winter coat in over 10 years, only.... Read More

How federal funding for crime victims services is in jeopardy

Dec 07, 2020 at 08:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

“The Victims of Crime Act federal funding for crime victims is in jeopardy,” said Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. “The Child Advocacy Cen.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties

Child Advocacy Center cancels annual Holiday Open House

Dec 04, 2020 at 07:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

The Child Advocacy Center 20th annual Holiday Open House buffet luncheon originally scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4 has been cancelled. The CDC is recommending limiting ho.... Read More

Virtual flag raising at Rutherford Juvenile Court concluded 19 Days of Activism

Nov 23, 2020 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

Smyrna Police Department Lt. Jeff Duke and Det. Marcy Gossett silently raised the Children's Memorial Flag in tribute to all the child victims and adult survivors of child abu.... Read More

How parents are also victims of child abuse

Nov 18, 2020 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

From Nov. 1-19, the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is partnering with 16 agencies to increase awareness about the plight of child abuse victims and en.... Read More

WANTED: Secret Santa's for Needy Families

Nov 17, 2020 at 07:00 am by Child Advocacy Center 1

"2020 has been a tough year for all of us—with layoffs, furloughs, and families unable to pay their bills and buy groceries," Child Advocacy Center Family Services Coord.... Read More

Prevention Works! Prevention Coalition for Success

19 Days of Activism for the prevention of abuse and violence against children and youth

Nov 16, 2020 at 10:30 am by Child Advocacy Center

Prevention Coalition for Success is participating in the “19 Days of Activism for the Prevention of Abuse and Violence Against Children and Youth” because this cam.... Read More

How domestic violence, child abuse and neglect impact children

Nov 11, 2020 at 09:11 am by Child Advocacy Center

As many as 15 million children and adolescents witness domestic violence between their parents or caregivers every year. Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physic.... Read More

What is 'Safe BabyCourt?'

Nov 09, 2020 at 11:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

The Rutherford County Safe Baby Court is joining with The Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties to participate in the 10th annual 19 Days of Activism for the.... Read More

La Vergne Police partners with Child Advocacy Center to fight child sexual abuse

Nov 05, 2020 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

La Vergne Police Department and other local agencies are partnering with The Child Advocacy Center in Rutherford and Cannon Counties for the 9th annual international "19 Days.... Read More

Local agencies collaborate to assist child abuse victims for 19 Days of Activism

Nov 03, 2020 at 08:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"19 days feels like a very short period of time to an adult," stated Child Advocacy Center Director Sharon De Boer. "But, to a child being abused every day, 19 days can f.... Read More

10th annual Turkey Tee Off scheduled for Nov. 7 at Cedar Crest

Nov 02, 2020 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"The Child Advocacy Center is counting down to the10th Annual Turkey Tee Off," announced Development Coordinator Katie Enzor. The golf tournament is scheduled for Saturday, No.... Read More