What We Do
Our mission is to provide a place for hope and healing to child abuse victims through intervention, advocacy and education.
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Forensic interviews, trauma informed therapy, victim advocacy, referrals to medical providers or community resources, multi-disciplinary team coordination, and community training and education.
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Learn more about who we are, what we do, and why our work is so important.
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New places can be intimidating, check out some FAQ about your first visit at the CAC.
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Children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday
1 in 10
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is the average age that someone shares their story of abuse.
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Students will receive child abuse prevention topics thank to our school based prevention program
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Celebrating 25 years!

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Frequently Asked Questions
Have you ever had a question and didn’t know where to find the answer? If so, you’ve come to the right place.
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Where is The Children's Advocacy Center located?
Our office is located at 411 North River Street, Centre, Alabama 35960
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How can I get in contact with the Advocacy Center?
Our phone number is 256-927-2111, or you can find more information here.
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Who do I contact about a potential volunteer, donation or fundraising opportunity?
You can reach our Director, Lori Harris, by email at llumsdencac@tds.net or by calling 256-927-2111. More information about donations can be found here. Information about volunteer opportunities can be found here.
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Cherokee County Elementary School Teacher
An excellent class on safety! Very informative and helpful to my students.