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Facilitating a Coordinated Response to Child Abuse

In The Last Year...

11,800+

Children were seen at a CAC in Ohio

Cases accepted by prosecution, 635+ cases reached a plea agreement or conviction

2,300+

Professionals trained at over 90 events.

964

Upcoming Association Events

CAC Services

Who Makes Up A Multidisciplinary Team?

Law Enforcement

Collects evidence and investigates crime.

Child Protective Services

Conducts safety assessment, planning, and investigation into child maltreatment/abuse.

Mental Health Professionals

Conducts assessment and treatment for child victims and family members.
Educates providers and team members about trauma.

Victim Advocate

Conducts crisis assessment, intervention, safety planning, referrals, ongoing support, case updates, and coordination among team.

Prosecution

Provides information on the justice process and victims' rights.
Gathers information provided by MDT to prosecute cases.

Medical Providers

Coordinates with the forensic interview on history gathering.
Provides consultation and expertise on medical evaluations and interpretation of findings.

Forensic Interviewer

Conducts evidence based and trauma informed interview of children regarding traumatic experiences.

Concerns of Abuse or Trafficking?

Report Child Abuse/Neglect

Ohioans that suspect child abuse or neglect can make reports by calling their local CPS agency or calling the statewide hotline:

1-855-OH-CHILD
1-855-642-4453

Report Human Trafficking

Ohioans that suspect human trafficking, including sex and labor trafficking, can report tips to Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation's Criminal Intelligence Unit utilizing the non-emergency hotline. For emergency situations, always utilize 9-1-1 instead of the hotline.

Call 844-END-OHHT
844-363-6448

TEXT "ENDOHHT" to 847411

Use the App
Apple Android

Fill out Anonymous Tip Form Online

Human Trafficking Victim Services

The Ohio Attorney General's Human Trafficking Commission Victim Services Committee has developed a Victim Services Directory to access resources, emergency services, psychological support, and more.

Access Directory

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