by Outreach Team | Sep 6, 2023 | Child Abuse Awareness, Client Story, Education
It was difficult to come forward at first because I felt like it could have been my fault and the unknown of what would happen. -Former Client at Dawson Place CAC Every day at Dawson Place there are around 20 new faces walking through the doors....
by Outreach Team | May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
In our community, strangulation is often misunderstood as choking – but its cases have increased, and it’s important we recognize that only 10% of lethal strangulations have physical markings. Don’t be in the dark – #KnowTheDifference! Having...
by Fran Gatica | Feb 18, 2021 | Child Abuse Awareness, Get Involved
Since COVID-19 began, there has been a decrease in child abuse reports. Reports of child abuse dropped nearly 50% from February to April of 2020. While the reports are decreasing, child abuse is not. Children lack accessibility to safe adults and have no one to...
by Outreach Team | Nov 18, 2020 | Get Involved
Stopping child abuse, sexual assault, and neglect starts with you. If you recognize any signs of abuse in children around you, it is up to you to say something and help stop the abuse. You might be the only one who notices. It is important to remember that not all...
