Illinois Statistics
Today, there will be 222 reports of abuse in Illinois.
1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. This would equal 293,319 children in Illinois.
In FY23, 12,513 children received critical services at an Illinois Children’s Advocacy Center. The network of CACs serves 102 of our 102 counties.
Child advocacy services help children on their journey to healing. Every day the remarkable people that work at our CACs coordinate services, interview children and advocate on behalf of victim’s rights.
In Illinois, our vision is simple: to ensure every child in the state of Illinois has access to the services offered through a CAC. While we cannot stop abuse, we can make a significant impact through prevention education and multi-disciplinary services provided to the children who have suffered the horrors of abuse.
To report suspected abuse in Illinois, call 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873). If a child is in immediate danger, also call 911. Outside of Illinois call 1-800-422-4453
The Children's Advocacy Centers of Illinois is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an accredited chapter member of the National Children's Alliance
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