1 in 10 children are sexually abused before their 18th birthday. 42 million adults living in the US today are survivors of child sexual abuse. 60% of victims never tell as children because they don’t feel safe or supported.*
Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) were created to help make healing possible for child victims. It takes a lot of courage for a child to disclose abuse. CACs provide a safe place where children can talk about what happened, and get the support they need to be safe and heal after trauma. CACs make it possible for child victims to not just survive, but to thrive. To truly shine—now and in the future.
But not every child who experiences sexual abuse in our state can get the support of a CAC when they need one.
In Pennsylvania, we’re working hard to strengthen and expand programs so more kids can experience the best possible response to abuse—a Children’s Advocacy Center Response. Join our movement and shine with us to help child victims heal from trauma.