Child Advocacy Center of the Ninth Judicial District of TN

APRIL 2016

Kids First

Our Kids

Our Business

A Child’s Journey … from Victim to Survivor

Annual Dinner & Auction Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 5:30 pm

Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Road, Knoxville

Guest Speaker NASCAR Champion Rusty Wallace

Child Advocacy Center of the Ninth Judicial District of Tennessee, Inc. Physical Address: 887 Highway 70 W Mailing Address: PO Box 928

Lenoir City, TN 37771 PHONE (865) 986-1505 FAX (865) 986-1547

WWW.KIDSFIRSTTN.ORG

Our Mission: to heal the pain of child abuse

A private, non-profit agency serving severely abused children between the ages of 3 to 17 in the

counties of Loudon, Morgan, Meigs and Roane

Chris Evans-Longmire

Executive Director

cevans@cac9jd.org

Kids First

CAC STAFF

Beth Catchot, LCSW Therapist, Outreach Coordinator bcatchot@cac9jd.org

Denise Dubrule Administrative Assistant ddubrule@cac9jd.org

Darcy Navratil Family Advocate dnavratil@cac9jd.org

Kari Anna Watkins Forensic Interviewer kwatkins@cac9jd.org

Crystal Deinhart Forensic Interviewer cdeinhart@cac9jd.org

Tasha Watson, LMSW Victim Services Specialist twatson@cac9jd.org

Mona Williams-Hayes, Ph.D., LCSW Clinical Director mwhayes@cac9jd.org

Joyce Peterson Bookkeeper jpeterson@cac9jd.org

Millie Bruner, RN Volunteer Nurse

Gail Clift, CPNP, SANE Forensic Medical Examiner

Ginger Barthel Volunteer Nurse

CAC Board of Directors

Shari Fassett, President Cortney Dugger Dan Tipton, Vice President Beth Sams

Karen Keirstead, Treasurer Gary Darling

Christine Evans-Longmire, E.D. Kimberly See

Joan Panter, Secretary Jeannette Rogers

Cheryl Ottaviano, Past President Rhonda Mossing

Marty Fugate

Kids First Child Advocacy Center of the Ninth Judicial District

presents

A Child'sJourney ... from Victim to Survivor

Please join us for our annual dinner and auction fundraiser

Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 5:30 P.M. Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Road, Knoxville

Cost $100 Guest Speaker NASCAR Champion Rusty Wallace

Please make your reservation now by contacting Denise at the CAC

865.986.1505 or by email at ddubrule@cac9jd.org

Come join us for our 14th Annual Dinner & Auction and enjoy a

delightful evening in a lovely venue with musical entertainment by

the Top Notes, a 20-piece community band that plays swing hits of

Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Woody Herman and other greats of

the 40’s. This is a special opportunity to hear these skilled musicians

entertain with music from an era when swing was a “must” at every

prominent social event. The ever popular Wine Grab Bag and the

Heads or Tails game will be featured again this year, along with new

prizes and new surprises! Silent and live auctions will offer a wide

selection of items, and guests will be treated to food stations serving

up a bountiful menu.

This year’s fundraiser will focus on a child’s journey from victim

to survivor. The overwhelming majority of children served by

Kids First were victims of sexual abuse. Through the services of

Kids First CAC, highly trained and skilled professionals help

abused and neglected children find the courage to tell their stories

and to gain faith their stories will be believed , helping children

experience healing from the pain of child abuse, becoming free of

shame and secrecy as they grow to understand

that what has happened to them is not their

fault. They become free to flourish and to

experience happy and productive lives.

As we prepare to recognize April as Child Abuse Awareness month, I would like to

share a few lines from victims of child abuse that have been served by our CAC:

from the Director ……

A 14 year old writes …. “The CAC helped me realize that what happened to me was not my fault. The therapists helped

me realize I can still be happy”.

A 15 year old writes …. “The CAC helped me talk about and understand what happened was not my fault. I learned

that what happened to me and other kids can change your life, forever. Now I know I can’t hide what happened to me

because it will affect you in the future or even when you see the person out in public or smell something that reminds

you of that person. I’ve learned to take a deep breath and relax,. If you have to go through courts and everything else,

it will get better, trust me. Kids First has helped me and affected my life in a good way”.

A 10 year old writes …. “The CAC helped me realize that I don’t have to be scared, that everything will work out.

I learned that if I do or anyone else goes through abuse, it’s not our fault. We are brave and we can have a full life of

adventure . We don’t have to base our life on our past but on the future. Live Life!!

Your support has made it possible for every child and family walking into our CAC to receive the compassionate and

comprehensive care they deserve. Your incredible commitment to the children and families served by our CAC guarantees that

every abused child is given the opportunity for a brighter, safer future! Your donations help us continue giving victims of child

abuse the chance they deserve to be happy. Can they count on you?

Sincerely,

Chris

CONTRIBUTORS

October 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016

In kind and cash donations help to support services provided for children and their non-offending caregivers whose

lives have been impacted by abuse. On behalf of the Board of Directors, the staff, and most importantly,

the children whose lives are truly made better because of your gifts, WE THANK YOU

Russ and Jean Hanson

Gary and Joyce Underwood

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

Jane F. Mocilac Bob Baldani

Trinity Clark Jerry Biggers

Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hendley

Mrs. Dixie Bishop Tim Guider

GRITS Girls Reading In The South

Mr. and Mrs. James L. Scott

Mr. and Mrs. Kent Calfee

Ronald Norland Bill and Wanda Bird

John and Margaret Dempsey

Barbara Hall Mrs. Sandra Neale

Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Meadows

Ms. Jackie McKee Carl Grassi

Beverley Gourley Ted & Peggy Lethen

Jennifer Costner Dan & Maggie Diggs

Steve Hurst Ray and Pat Harris

Rick and Barbara Mannarino

Mrs. Virgie Pitts Jim and Drew Swift

Angie Abston Don & Sue Littrell

First United Methodist Church

Tellico Village Community Church Crafters

Loris and Marva Boatman

Sue Martin Paul and Sherry Kyker

Larry B. Evans Jim and Diana Gahrs

Carol and Vince Fusco Marcene Ziegler

John and Crystal Deinhart

Bill and Lucy Motts Ann Maroney

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Dibble

Martin and Betty Brown

Gail Clift, CPNP Lawrence Bollinger

Mr. and Mrs. J. David Hudgens

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Anderson, WA

Bob & Louann Cherry Mrs. Jean Ward

Central United Methodist Church

Jeannette Rogers Veronika Johannesen

Vanessa Sexton Donald H. Klein

Paula L. Renfro Dana Mears

Barbara A. Walters Barbara Davies

Mr. Randall Beavers, PS Engineering

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Campbell

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Scheuer

Mr. Greg Ledbetter Ed Heilman

Haben M. Jemal Rhonda Mossing

Loudon Rotary Club Dan & Joan Panter

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Weaver

Mr. & Mrs. E.G. McCrary

Doug and Melody Collins, Senior

Health Specialists

Don and Marilyn Hill

Tellico Village Vintage Vehicle Club

John and Barbara Thibadeau

Norma Racke Ed & Barbara Elder

Linda Wright Don & Pat Kegley

St. Thomas Womens Guild

Maureen Gillis

Andrew Atkinson Louise Longmire

Dan Tipton Bob Kendrick

Shari and Lloyd Fassett Jim Lane

Rhonda Mossing Karen Keirstead

Don & Carol Daniels Jim & Robin Zang

Cheryl and Paul Ottaviano

Mrs. Susan Kastner Charlotte Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Kyker

Dr. and Mrs. Colin Kamperman

Dr. William T. Hall Nancy Currence

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Anstine

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Burrell

Jerry and Nancy Campbell

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cleary

Ben Cochran and Joyce Abel

Richard and Barbara Comiso

Dan and Kathy Cowser

Summit Medical Group, Dr. M. Shawn Collier

Jim and Sandy Duncan

Teresa Duncan Theresa A. Flaim

Rick Dougherty Mrs. Carolyn Franke

Mrs. Alyce Fleishman

Kenneth & Judy Genge

Sheila Goehring Joe & Sally Svec

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kondziela

Mr. and Mrs. Robert LeZotte

Dr. D.H. Massingale Benay Leff

Florence Quackenbush Betty Lepley

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Phillips

Mrs. Ceree Schiller Jeff & Anna Kelly

Jim and Charlene Barton Mary LeTard

Terry and Margaret Boyes

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Slagle James Wager

Mr. and Mrs. John T. Shannon

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Anderson, MN

Mr. and Mrs. Phil Cestaro

Larry and Marge Burkholder

Don & Barb Courtley Don & Elaine Case

Jerry and Mary Denney Joy Merder

Wayne & Patty DeLawter Robert Kryter

Gary and Amy Dunajewski

Don & Carol Englander Jonathan Monat

Howard & Marcia Higby Ali Swofford

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Knies Mrs. Avis Babb

Steve & Pat McAvoy Kathryn Agrell

Dean & Patty Miller Robert Coates

Dennis and Jackie Moldenhauer

Joe & Mary Mulherin Dr. William Hall

Vince & Mary Pacello

Gary & Carolyn Page Mary Tidwell

Jerry & Erlys Ploeger Jan Shotts

John and Sandy Peterson

Bill and Joyce Peterson

Pete and Marianne Raft

John & Phyllis Strine Jon & Jan Smith

Mr. and Mrs. George Bushyeager

Ken & Sally Muth Mrs. Mavis McLean

Mrs. Margaret Marlow

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley McNeal

Mr. Kenyon Mee, PermaFix

Col. And Mrs. Richard Kolasheski

Larry and Tina Moses Debi Tuttle

Kim & Diane Oster Mrs. Madge Sayner

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Toettcher

Barbara Tunnacliffe Jerry & Jody Zaar

Mr. & Mrs. James F. Proud

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Schuster

Mr. & Mrs. William Waldrop

Bill & Ginger Barthel

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Bonney

Mr. Tony R. Aikens Ron & Sally Potter

Mr. & Mrs. Bobby L. Collier

Dick and Di Moroukian

Scott & Karen Mathot

Mr. & Mrs. James F. McLaughlin

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Moore

Richard & Linda Sauter

Jerry & Patty Pridemore

Mr. & Mrs. William Witwer, Jr

Mr. & Mrs. William J Lemmon

Bill & Carol Morrison

Ray & Juanita Wright Alice Carey

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lewis, Jr

Lou & Nancy Livengood

Mr. & Mrs. William Manny

Dr.’s Wayne and Virginia Tolbert

Gifts In Honor of

IN-KIND DONATIONS

Jan Miller Betty Moore

Farrell & Millie Bruner

Mona Williams-Hayes

Hope Donaldson

Fairview Baptist Tabernacle Church

Angie Abston

Tellico Village RV Club

Tellico Village Woodworkers

Kimberly Clark, Loudon

Jennifer Costner

Warren and Chris Longmire

Erma Jean Jones

Lawncare of East Tennessee

John and Margaret Dempsey

Emily Koepp Diane Lepsig

Cindy LaPera, Whitesboro, NY

Wampler’s Farm Sausage

Rebecca Watkins

Darcy Navratil Joyce Peterson

Karen Brown Rick Hinchey

Rick Dougherty

SOUP’S ON VOLUNTEERS

Shari and Lloyd Fassett

Betty and Martin Brown

Morning Pointe of Lenoir City

Ali Swofford

AMERICAN LEGION POST 70

Flagpole dedication August 10, 2015

Cathy Henry Nancy Vance

Ellie and Annabeth Layne

Two Rivers Church, Lenoir City

Community Church of Tellico

Village

Pat Weymouth

Cheryl and Paul Ottaviano

Movie Night—CCTV

Chris Evans-Longmire

Courtney Wombles

Tellico Village Vintage Vehicles

Spencer Madeline Shotts

* Leslie ’Jan’ Shotts

Matt and Helen Crooks

Sam and Phyllis Marcy

Bill and Peggy Crowder

Paul and Leslie Webb

Don and Donna Fraley

Fred and Teresa Womack

* Peter and Marianne Raft

honoring their friends and neighbors

at Christmas

Dr. and Mrs. H.P. Singletary

* Elaine Crowder

Ambler Brown

* Mr. & Mrs. St. George A. Brown III

Millie and Farrell Bruner

* Mrs. Kristin Basseen

Mr. & Mrs. Seth Erickson and Family

Elizabeth Gierach

Mr. and Mrs. J. Ranck

Mr. & Mrs. G. Gabriel and Family

* Ron and Ginny Ranck

honoring their family during the Holidays

Ted and Frances Wampler

* Mrs. Jane A. Matlock

honoring Mr. Ted and Ms. Frances on

their 65th Wedding Anniversary

* Mr. Jimmy Matlock

Norma Racke, Millie Bruner

and Cheryl Ottaviano

* Mrs. Barbara Davies

honoring her friends and ALL OF THE

VOLUNTEERS involved with the Soup’s On

fundraiser

Michael Hamrick

* Mr. and Mrs. W. Kenneth Hamrick

Marlene Schraw

* Dean and Ceree Schiller

Ed Conte

* Theone M. Relos

George Britton

* Mrs. Christine I. Britton

Robert ‘Bob’ Wright

* Robert and Bernadette Thelen

* Victor and Cheryl Gray

Gifts In Memory of

CONTRIBUTORS

Ken & Diane Ray Greg & Kathy Reed

Ron & Ginny Ranck Bruce & Nancy Rein

Terry Taylor Will & Lou Rogers

Kenneth & Barbara Schmidtke Marlys Staudt

Bob & Suzie Steege Larry & Linda Stickler

Betty Ann Sterner Bill & Marie Wardle

Pete & Elaine Willcox Mr. & Mrs. Gary Argo

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Geoffrey Mr. Clifford Glassman

Mr. & Mrs. Edward M. Ingram Mrs. M Joan Gates

Mr. & Mrs. William W. Crowder Mary Cushman

Mr. & Mrs. William Erickson Mr. & Mrs. Julian How

Mr. & Mrs. John H. Holmes Mr. & Mrs. Ark Evans

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kline Ken & Cindy Kohl

Mr. & Mrs. J Addison Mathews Jim & Karen Schell

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Schmeling Mr. & Mrs. Gene Weber

Rich and Marge Planzo Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ruppert

Mr. & Mrs. George M. Walter Roger & Marg Wert

Alcide & Yvonne Porell Gary & Janice Schneck

Joe & Linda Solymossy Al & Liz Sponholz

Ted & Judy Valentini Mr. & Mrs. David Craig

Fred & Teresa Womack Mr. & Mrs. Warren Allen

John & Sandi Downing Mr. & Mrs. Richard Emery

David & Sally Donohue Mr. & Mrs. Richard Jones

National Volunteer Appreciation Week April 10—16

Thank you for all that you do to strengthen our

community, and support the causes you care about. The work our volunteers do

is truly extraordinary, we value each and every

volunteer who help us with the children, keeping them company before and after

their appointments, serving at our Back to School ash,

assisting our Board of Directors with our Soup’s On fundraiser every year

as well as our Annual Auction & Dinner. We have so many ’little needs’ that would cost quite a bit of

money if not for volunteers that support the work we do

and the children we serve.

As a Nation, our greatest resource is our people. We each have the power to strengthen

the fabric of our society and make the world a better place. Every day, Americans across

the country realize this enormous potential through service to others and by giving back to

their communities. During National Volunteer Week, we recognize those who embrace a

life of active, energetic, and engaged citizenship, and we reaffirm our belief that all people

have something to contribute to the American story. B. Obama

We sometimes take for granted

in the rush of all we do,

And forget to say a special thanks

to volunteers like you!

So we send this note to tell you

how much all you do means,

Your gifts of time and of yourself

are special ones indeed.

May not have told you lately,

But hope you know it's true,

That every day we're grateful for

A volunteer like you!

Your caring words, your caring deeds,

They mean so very much,

For all you give to others

We can never say

"Thank You" enough!

Kids Christmas 2015

Many passionate and dedicated individuals, civic groups,

churches, and businesses that are always there to ensure our

(therapy) kids have a Christmas they will not forget in a long

time. During the Christmas season we hear a lot of the kids

say, ’there is no Santa Claus!” (some as young as 5 years old),

“I’m only allowed to ask for one thing I really want”, “I hope

Santa comes this year ’cause he didn’t for me or my little broth-

er last time”, “Santa WILL bring me an Xbox—my friend got

one last year with a bunch of my favorite games”. It’s a time of

year when we try to keep their spirits up and help them

BELIEVE in the miracle of Christmas and what Santa is

capable of. We also have a few parents (or legal guardians)

ask us if we know of any organizations willing to help them

with Christmas because they’ve lost their job, live on disability

or Social Security, are raising their grandchildren, or just

missed the deadline for the Angel Tree…..

Kids First, along with our volunteers, are extremely

fortunate to help the children in our community that have been

subjected to child abuse. They are the only priority to each staff

member as they come to visit and walk through the front door.

OUR CHRISTMAS SANTA’S

It may be impossible to express our

gratitude to each and every one of our

Friends of Kids First who show their

amazing, generous heart for the

children in our community who are

more than deserving of a Christmas. WE WILL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL

and the children may just believe

again….

TELLICO VILLAGE RV CLUB

Fairview Baptist Tabernacle Church, Sweetwater

Homebuilders Class

Brett and Mona Hayes Mrs. Virgie Pitts

Warren & Chris Longmire Cindy LaPera

John & Margaret Dempsey Jackie McKee

Steve Hurst Rick and Barbara Mannarino

Jennifer Costner Beverley Gourley

Mr. & Mrs. Darryl Meadows Barbara Hall

Tellico Village Woodworkers

Total CAC Volunteer hours for 2015

1,927 = $44,455.89

February is Adopt a Valentine month

sponsored by the Community Church at

Tellico Village to assist Kids First in our

abilities to provide the necessary services

to the children in our communities that

have suffered abuse. Dr. Bob Puckett and

his constant companion, Pepe, once again

were outstanding ambassadors for this

annual collection. Dr. Puckett has been an

outspoken and dedicated advocate for

child abuse, truly One With Courage in the

fight against this epidemic.

Thank you for being the voice of child

victims.

Adopt a Valentine 2016

Clinical Corner by Dr. Mona Williams-Hayes

Beth and I are very excited for some specialized training we

received in Clarksville at the Soldier Center. Thanks to the continued

generous support of Good Neighbors Shoppe, we attended training on

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which was

a 40 hour training over three months. The cost included peer

supervision, in-person training, and practice sessions with other

participants. EMDR is an evidenced-based treatment that has been

recognized as an effective form of trauma treatment by such

organizations as the American Psychiatric Association, Department of

Veterans Affairs & Department of Defense, and World Health

Organization. We explain it to kids as, Eyes Moving to Digest and

Recover. We’ve seen it work very well with some of our clients,

particularly those with single-incident traumas, and are excited to

continue to use it as part of our comprehensive approach to treating

clients. A friend of the Center donated money to purchase a portable

Tactile & Auditory Scan instrument to use with the EMDR

administration. If you are interested in providing support

specifically to our therapy program, we are in need of

Classification Folders, Office Depot Item # 936195, $5.99 per file.

We would appreciate a few donated Folders for our client records!

On average, we serve about 80 families a year.

With the close relationships we’ve cultivated with the other

CAC’s in our region, Beth and I were also able to attend a free, 2-day,

SMART room training in Maryville. It works on the premise that kids

with trauma are either hyper or hypo aroused. According to Bessel van

Der Kolk, "SMART focuses on four areas of attachment, biology, affect

regulation, and dissociation. Through the focus on the body's

experience, there is improvement in behavioral control, language,

self awareness and self concept. Where as many trauma treatments

focus on narrative meaning making, SMART begins with the body

regulation. Then, as the child becomes more modulated, it is

possible for meaning making to grow out of a more organized state. In

other words SMART uses a bottom up approach as opposed to a top

down approach." It was a new way of thinking about work with trauma

and children. Beth and I are considering how to incorporate this new

information into our work with families. Our Center continues to

enjoy a relationship with Dr. Marlys Staudt of UT’s College of

Social Work; Marlys and I worked on a small grant proposal

recently (more details in the next Newsletter). I enjoy teaching

a couple of hours in Dr. Staudt’s MSSW class each fall

about our Center and about traumatized children.

From July 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016, Beth and I

have seen children for almost 600 sessions. In addition to our clinical

roles, Beth and I continue to actively serve on boards in our

community, and testify in court, when issued subpoena’s. We are also

thankful to be a part of a committed group of CAC therapists who meet

monthly for peer review and continue to maintain our professional

memberships in the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

and the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children

(APSAC). If you want to understand a little more about the chil-

dren our entire team serves, please go to You Tube and watch,

ReMoved. It’s about 13 minutes and is incredibly powerful.

Providing Mental Health Services to

parents and neglected children and youth

Many neglected children have parents who are

emotionally unstable or depressed. Mental health

services can assist such parents to

become emotionally healthier and better able to ade-

quately care for their children. In addition, children

often face adverse and potentially long-term psycho-

logical consequences due to neglect. Mental health

services, especially at an early point, can help miti-

gate these consequences and can help ensure that

neglect is not transmitted to the next generation.

Neglect is often intertwined with social problems,

such as poverty, substance abuse, and family vio-

lence. It is crucial that greater resources be allocated

to reduce these major problems

that contribute to neglect.

Neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment

1 in 10 children suffer from child maltreatment. The youngest children

are the most vulnerable. Nearly 1 in 10 children are witnesses to

family violence.

Aim for Advocacy

Chilhowie Sportsman’s Club

Maryville, TN

Saturday July 23, 2016

2 Flights

9 am Registration / 9:30 Shoot

1 pm Registration / 1:30 Shoot

Complimentary lunch provided 11:30 to 1:00

Fees

Individual Registration $125.00

Team Registration $500.00

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

For more information please contact the CAC

(865)986-1505

Email: Denise ddubrule@cac9jd.org

Clay Shoot Information

Shooters of all skill levels are welcome

There will be 10 shooting stations

Ammunition can be purchased at the event

Bring your own gun

2 Golf Carts per team provided

Raffle Items and Silent Auction

Awards

Registration begins 1 hour before each flight

All participants must sign waiver

323 Forensic Interviews were completed at the Kids First CAC in 2015

That ‘s almost a 20% increase from 2014. In October 2015, Kids First

welcomed Crystal Deinhart to our team as a part time Forensic Interviewer.

She was trained through CornerHouse in Minnesota for a week. This month

I will be conducting a training for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. I will

be training hospital staff on the position and role of a Forensic Interviewer,

what is a Forensic Interview, and how a child sexual abuse case moves

through an investigation.

What Is Forensic Interviewing?

Forensic interviewing is a first step in most child protective services (CPS) investigations, one in which a professional interviews a child to find out if he or she has been maltreated. In addition to yielding the information needed to make a determination about whether abuse or neglect has occurred, this approach produces evidence that will stand up in court if the investigation leads to criminal prosecution. Properly conducted forensic interviews are legally sound in part because they ensure the interviewer’s objectivity, employ non-leading techniques, and

emphasize careful documentation of the interview. Although of vital importance in investigations where it is likely substantiation will lead to criminal prosecution, such as cases of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, forensic interviews occur in virtually all CPS investigations.

Forensic Files

by Kari Anna Watkins, FI

Kids First CAC Annual Report 2014—2015

Victims Served:

329 children (248 female and 91 male)

283 Child Sexual Assault

8 Child Physical Assault

38 Other Crimes

257 children were between 3-12 years of age

8 year old female being the average victim

72 children were between 13-17 years of age

43 children reported a disability

1,176 therapy sessions were offered to 76 victims

1 child was accompanied by CAC staff for courtroom support

140 offenders of children were either a parent, step-parent,

other relative or parent’s boyfriend/girlfriend

69 offenders of children were known by the child

Our SCAN (Stop Child Abuse and Neglect) school based inter-

vention/prevention program served 18 schools and 3,245 stu-

dents in kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th grades. This program

teachers children about safe and unsafe touches and who to tell

if they have ever been in an uncomfortable situation or if some-

one asks them to keep “secrets”. Our Teen Mom Education/

Support Program, also school-based, is a 14 week program and

served 8 teen moms.

Number of CPIT (Child Protective Investigative Team) cases

reviewed: 440 cases were evaluated during monthly CPIT meet-

ings in the Ninth Judicial District.

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Would you know what to do if you witnessed an inappropriate

comment or behavior from an adult or older youth toward a child? It's important to know how to enforce boundaries and

protect the children in your life. The graphic below can help you understand your role as an observant bystander.

Understanding how to respond to boundary violations can help

you feel empowered to act.

12th ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL

BASH IS SCHEDULED FOR

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4th

School supplies

Contributions for this client event, $25 per backpack (usually the

entertainment is donated) enable us to stuff each grade appropriate

backpack with supplies to last at least 4 –5 months.

Reporting Child Abuse Tennessee Law requires that any person who knows or

has reason to suspect that a child has been abused

must report the allegation to the toll-free hotline number

or local law enforcement.

Remember, “has reason to suspect” means you have

seen indicators of abuse, the child has disclosed abuse,

or you have a “gut” feeling something may not be right.

It does not mean that you are certain the abuse

occurred. Reporting abuse, or suspected abuse, is

actually a request for professionals to investigate further.

Failure to report child abuse is punishable by up to 11

months and 29 days in jail and a maximum fine of

$2,500.

If you suspect child abuse call the

Tennessee Toll-Free Hotline at 1-877-237-0004

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