95% of victims know their abuser. 54% of those cases reported were sexual abuse. In 2019 the CAC's in WV saw 4,544 children. WV CAC's are seeing %58 more cases than five years ago. The CAC model saved tax payers approximately $3 million in expenses.
The Logan and Mingo Child Advocacy Centers exist to change those numbers and lead the fight against the cycle of child abuse through a stronger, more approachable model. And over the past year, we’ve made significant progress by providing 196 forensic interviews, 32 medical exams, and therapy to 46 children in our community.
FY 2018-2019 BY THE NUMBERS
Who We Serve
- 99% of victims knew their abuser. Abuse is a crime of secrecy. [only exclude “stranger” category]
- 40% of cases reported were sexual abuse and 35% of cases reported were drug endangerment
How Many Served
- The Logan and Mingo CACs served children,
81% of those children were age 12 and under - The Logan & Mingo CACs numbers continue to grow… Because our model works, more children are coming to our CAC.
What We Provided
- 196 forensic interviews
- 46 children received therapy sessions
- 32 children received medical exams
How This Benefits Our Community
- The CAC model saved taxpayers in our state $3 million in investigative expenses this year.
- If the CAC hadn’t intervened, the estimated lifetime costs of abuse for the children we served last year would have been $41,162,352.
Help Us Help Children Heal.
In order to continue helping children in our community begin their path to healing from abuse, we need your help.
Every dollar you donate will go directly back to supporting children here in our local community — helping promote justice for them, connecting them to healing services, and ending the cycle of abuse.
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