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 Outreach Team | May 4, 2022 | Child Abuse Awareness
Child grooming is a deliberate process by which offenders gradually initiate and maintain sexual relationships with victims in secrecy. – Darkness to Light 90% of child abuse victims are abused by someone they know and trust. Grooming of a child happens in stages to...
by Outreach Team | Apr 8, 2022 | Child Abuse Awareness, Get Involved, Prevention
Grab your capes! One of the best ways you can prevent child abuse is to use your greatest superpower, your voice. In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, it is time to learn how you can use your voice to help victims of child abuse and their families! 1 in 10 will...