ipl-logo

Child Advocacy Center Mission Statement

896 Words4 Pages

When asked to pick a 501c3 organization only one major came to mind, which was the Children Advocacy Center (CAC) www.TNCAC.org. This non-profit caught my attention while doing my research because as a police officer I work with a lot of different agencies such as the state police who work cases for crimes against children. According to the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Tennessee a child is abused or neglected every 48 seconds. The Child Advocacy Center located in Memphis Tennessee addresses the need that parents and love one seeks for their child after they have been abused either sexually or severe physically. The mission statement of the Child Advocacy Center is “to serve children who are victims of sexual and severe physical abuse through …show more content…

In August of 2017, a 15-year-old male was indicted on first degree murder, rape of a child and aggravated child abuse due to the activities he performed on hos two younger sisters and younger brother. A child who has been severely abused can receive needed counseling by a therapist at the Child Advocacy Center along with an advocate who can be beside that person if charges are placed on the suspect.
Sexual child abuse is on the rise across the states because of the increased usage of technology. Social media is allowing our younger generation to fall victims of sexual abuse due to them engaging with someone on the internet that they have never met. Once meeting that unknown person, they are kidnapped and raped or forced into prostitution. The Child Advocacy Center offers counseling and education to our youth who have been a victim of rape and other sexual crimes.
The objective of the Child Advocacy Center is to help victims be children again. Abuse can cause emotional, physical, and mental issues with a person if he/she is not properly treated with the help that is needed. I do not think that the mission statement is specific enough in giving guidance for the actual objectives and activities of the organization. The mission statement is to brief and does not give all details of the activities that they …show more content…

How I would improve this mission statement is ad some source of security and safe haven in the statement. My reasoning behind such is over my years in law-enforcement I find it very common that most families and individuals find it hard to speak with CAC representative, because they are not sure if they could trust the representative enough that the information wont get back to the abuser because they fear that the situations would get worse. I believe that just stating the fact that all interviews and cases are confidential will help more of the victim involved in abusive house holds would come forward and address certain

Show More
Related
2118 Words | 9 Pages

No research to date has indicated that applying harsher penalties or mandating national registries has reduced the recidivism rates among sex offenders, reduced sex trafficking against minors, nor child pornography. Despite the ongoing efforts of The Adam Walsh Act alongside other child safety acts as well, children in the United States are still perishing from sexual and physical abuse each day. According to data from the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS), “49 States reported a total of 1,585 fatalities. Based on these data, a nationally estimated 1,670 children died from abuse or neglect in FFY 2015, which is 5.7 percent more than in 2011. This translates to a rate of 2.25 children per 100,000 children in the general population and an average of nearly five children dying every day from abuse or neglect”.(www.childwarefare.gov) Human Rights Watch shares that “the real risks that children face are quite different: government statistics indicate that most sexual abuse of children are committed by family members or trusted authority figures, and by someone who has not previously been convicted of a sex offense.

Read More
274 Words | 2 Pages

The overarching goal of Child Protective Services (CPS) is to protect children from instances of future abuse or neglect. In general, CPS is responsible for investigations of allegations of abuse and neglect, to initiate child protective proceedings and place children into foster homes when needed, with each state taking a different approach in how their agency is structured and operated. In the state of New York, CPS “first obligation is to help the family with services to prevent its break-up or to reunite it if the child has already left home” (FindLaw, 2016). The protection of the child focuses “on the child in the context of the family, and recognizes the value of the family to the child” (NY Committee on Children and Families, 2001).

Read More
686 Words | 3 Pages

In 1974 the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act was established (CAPTA). CAPTA "provides for federal development of prevention and assistance to states to enable the development of prevention and treatment programs for abuse and neglect"(Segal, 2015, p 301). Child Protective Services (CPS) was not fully enforce back in the day. The case of "Little Mary Ellen" led for there to be an act to protect child. They did not have a protect program established for children. "

Read More
918 Words | 4 Pages

Each day, the safety and well-being of children across the Nation are threatened by child abuse and neglect. Intervening effectively in the lives of these children and their families are not the sole responsibility of any agency, but rather the safety and the care of the children in need. Child Protective Services (CPS) was created by law to make sure children are safe and to help families create a safe environment for their children. When investigating a report of abuse or neglect, CPS seeks active involvement from the children’s parents and other family members to help solve issues that lead to abuse or neglect. The objective of CPS is to reunify parents and children whenever possible, and if reunification is not possible, CPS will seek to

Read More
2249 Words | 9 Pages

The incidence of child abuse and neglect has increased dramatically in the past 25 years; the statistics have risen over 130% since 1980 with 1993 being the first year since 1972 in which the number was less than the previous year. Throughout the years child abuse has had a greater impact on the United States and more thorough research has been brought out. The United States has one of the worst records among industrialized nations, losing more than four children on average every day to child abuse and neglect.(cite source) Among the many forms of child abuse are emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Physical abuse has statistically been in the lead since the 1980’s at 45%, while emotional abuse has been at 22% and sexual abuse has been at

Read More
1690 Words | 7 Pages

WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE Introduction The Women’s and Children’s Alliance provides Safety to domestic violence and sexual assault victims through our two 24-hour crisis hotlines, our domestic violence shelter, safety planning assistance, and court advocacy. The WCA provides Healing through counseling services, support groups, and client advocacy. The organization provides Freedom through case management and residential classes in financial literacy, nurturing parenting, and life skills. Through Safety, Healing, and Freedom, the WCA hopes to provide security, hope, and empowerment and to break the cycle of violence. The Vision of the Women’s and Children’s Alliance is, “To foster a community where individuals thrive in safe, healthy relationships.”

Read More
385 Words | 2 Pages

I will also continue to advocate that anyone that knows about child abuse report it. This is a simple tool provided by the state that can bring awareness to child abuse and child abuse

Read More
2186 Words | 9 Pages

According to The Child Welfare Outcomes Reports made by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2011 there were approximately 742,000 cases of confirmed child maltreatment. The national child victim rate was 9.9 child victims per 1,000 children in the population. This rate decreased from 10.3 child victims per 1,000 children in the population in 2008 to the most resent 9.9 rate in 2011. The state rate varies ranging from 1.2 child victims per 1,000 children to 24.0 child victims per 1,000 children. Even though the rate has decreased some of these instances are not reported until something major occurs like in Brianna’s

Read More
431 Words | 2 Pages

We must educate ourselves and our children about healthy relationships, consent, and conflict resolution. By fostering an open dialogue, we can empower individuals to recognize the signs of abuse, support survivors, and break the chains of silence. Our legal systems need to ensure swift and effective justice for victims. We must advocate for stricter laws, stringent enforcement, and comprehensive support services. It is imperative that survivors feel safe and supported when they come forward, knowing that their voices will be heard and justice will be served.

Read More
1205 Words | 5 Pages

The core intentions of most of these programs are geared to ensure that all children receive their basic right to a safe life so that they can have the opportunity to grow and thrive. It is important for children to be taught to recognize, resist report physical and sexual abuse. Children gaining this kind of knowledge will be able to keep themselves safe while they sojourn to the end of the abuse cycle. It is very important to note that child abuse does not only harm the individual child or blighted their success. However, it harms a whole community.

Read More
1039 Words | 5 Pages

Two of the resources that I found in the Los Angeles area that help children who experience abuse are the Audrey Hepburn CARES Center and For the Child which is based in Long Beach. The CARES Center helps children who experienced abuse through a community based program called Project Heal. Project Heal helps address the mental health needs of child abuse victims through individual and family therapy, psychological testing, psychiatric services, and community referrals. The CARES Center also has a team of medical experts that do medical evaluations for suspected child abuse victims and the team also conducts training and research within Children's Hospital Los Angeles. For The Child helps children cope with the social and psychological effects of abuse.

Read More
592 Words | 3 Pages

This source helps me with my argument by giving me the examples I need to get everyone to go out and be a Child Abuse Advocate. Krugman really made me want to go out and become a Child Abuse Advocate. Newman, Bernie Sue, PH.D., Dannenfelser, Paul L., M.S.S.W., and Pendleton, Derek, B.S. "Child Abuse Investigations: Reasons for Using Child Advocacy Centers and Suggestions for Improvement." EBSCO Publishing, Apr. 2005.

Read More
1103 Words | 5 Pages

Furthermore domestic violence programs can lay out a strong foundation of zero tolerance by better informing young children. This is something that can be instrumental to the minimization of domestic violence. To demonstrate the importance, one must understand that if domestic violence is not accurately identified, there will be consequences. Research shows that program/ caseworker efforts to improve family involvement can make the abuse worse toward the child or non offending parent. Outside program involvement needs to be confidential with the child and conducted in a way that will make the child feel secure.

Read More
2402 Words | 10 Pages

All over the world, people who have different colors and speaking different languages carry the dream of embarking on the land is the opportunity of the United States of America land, gathered under the banner of "everyone is born equal". the United States is the world 's largest immigrant country, is also a multicultural country. Once people believe that "integration" is the only right way, regardless of color and background. people speak the same language, follow the same social behavior, moral norms and to accept the same cultural influence. if people integrate into the mainstream society, it means to say goodbye to their own representatives of culture and race, it means that your identity can only be "Americans."

Read More
1553 Words | 7 Pages

In having mandated reporters, we are able to advocate for those children who are unable to speak their own minds either because of fear or they are just too young. I feel that because people know that there are mandated reporters out there they are held to a higher standard and should not be abusing their children. I feel that permanency planning is also very effective and does seem to work. It gives the families to get their issues straightened out or they are going to have to face the consequences of having their children removed from the home and possibly put up for adoption. The fact is that many of these parents need to be on board with effectively be raising their children or the county will step in and find them a placement where there is love and their needs are being

Read More

More about Child Advocacy Center Mission Statement

Related Topics

Open Document