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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

Child Advocacy Center celebrates 20th birthday

Oct 02, 2020 at 07:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"It is hard to believe that last Friday was the Child Advocacy Center's 20th Birthday," said Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. "It feels like yesterday when we fi.... Read More

Reopening schools produces spike in child abuse reports

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

"We knew the Child Protective Investigative Team had a difficult job responding to horrific cases of child abuse, child sexual abuse, and children exposed to their parent's dr.... Read More

How to act responsibly when you discover the child is being abused

Jun 29, 2020 at 07:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"Children often test the water when they disclose child sexual abuse to an adult," shared Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. "They give you a little information an.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Receives National Recognition

Jun 09, 2020 at 07:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

The Child Advocacy Center received national recognition this month when Community Education Coordinator Brittnie Noble was spotlighted in the 2019 Darkness to Light .... Read More

Step 4 to preventing child abuse: Recognize the Signs

Jun 04, 2020 at 02:08 pm by Child Advocacy Center

"The signs that a child is being sexually abused are not always obvious," explained Child Advocacy Center Community Education Coordinator Brittnie Noble. "It is important that.... Read More

Step 3 of 5 to protect children from sexual abuse: Talk About it

May 15, 2020 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"When I talk to children they often tell me that they told their parents that they were being sexually abused," said Child Advocacy Center forensic interviewer Amanda Pruitt..... Read More

Minimize opportunities for abuse to protect children from child sexual abuse

May 08, 2020 at 09:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

“More than 80% of child sexual abuse occurs in isolated one-on-one situations,” reported Child Advocacy Center Community Education Coordinator Brittnie Noble. &ldq.... Read More

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How to protect children from abuse in 5 steps

Apr 28, 2020 at 10:36 am by Child Advocacy Center

"Experts estimate that one in 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday," stated Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. "This means in your child'.... Read More

Child abuse reporting is down 30.4% in Tennessee

Apr 27, 2020 at 09:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

During the COVID 19 pandemic, children and families are under mandatory stay at home orders from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Murfreesboro Mayor McFarland, and Rutherford.... Read More