1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday
90% of children will never tell anyone about the abuse they suffer
In one year, more than 4,000 cases of reported child abuse were confirmed in TN
Annual Conference October 26-28, 2020
Registration opens September 15th

Empowering local communities to serve child victims of abuse

A children’s advocacy center is the ONE place that provides a safe, child-friendly environment where law enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, medical and mental health professionals may share information and develop effective, coordinated strategies sensitive to the needs of each unique case and child.

Learn more about CACs

Last year, CACs provided an array of child-focused services to more than 20,000 children including:

NOTE: Numbers are based on FY 2018/2019

10,345 Forensic interviews
7,657 Case Reviews
33,784 Mental Health Sessions
1,073 Medical Exams
15,077 Advocacy Services

over 50 CACs

There are over 50 Child Advocacy Centers serving families and children across the state of Tennessee. Find the nearest CAC to you.

Learn the Facts & Know the Signs

Everyone in Tennessee is required by law to report suspected child abuse. Learn the facts, know the signs and find out how to report child abuse.

Report Child Abuse

This project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee.