The Governors Task Force Abuse Learning Center – Children's Advocacy Centers of Michigan

The Key to Protection is Knowing

Welcome! Our mission is to provide comprehensive information related to services and resources for medical/clinical professionals, educators, parents/caregivers, survivors of child abuse, those currently impacted by abuse and neglect and child welfare workers who are seeking trauma-informed care, advocacy, and prevention resources.

We believe that every child has the right to a safe nurturing environment, and healing is possible with the right support and resources. Our website offers a wide range of information, resources, and training materials that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each audience.

We are committed to providing evidence-based practices that empower survivors of child abuse to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Thank you for visiting our website. We hope that you find the information here useful and informative.

Medical / Mental Health Professional

Medical / Clinical

You are not expected to know everything. Here are some resources to guide you.

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Survivors

A child, raised in an equipped house, may be the one to alert an adult when a teacher or coach acts inappropriately.

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Educators

In Michigan, 92% of child abuse victims accessing centers knew their abuser.

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Those Currently Impacted by Abuse and Neglect

This card represents individuals who are currently experiencing abuse or neglect, including physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse, and require support and protection.

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Parents / Caregivers

Your reaction to a child disclosing will have significance in their life.

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Child Welfare Worker

Welfare Worker

This card represents a professional who works in the field of social welfare and is responsible for providing assistance, counseling, and advocacy to those in need, including individuals impacted by abuse and neglect.

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“ What I learned from what happened to me, the sexual abuse, was that you have to come out on top of it and come out a stronger person. Don’t let it get in the way of what you want in life. I have a choice to be happy. It will get better. I am a stronger person now. I have an understanding of what hard is. I can give good advice to others.”

“Kids don't tell because they worry it was their fault but it is the other persons fault.”

“My advice for other kids is that if something is happening to them, if they have someone that is nice to them, they should tell them what’s happening immediately.”

“I learned that a lot of it I shouldn't be worried about now because it was in the past and it wasn't my fault.”

cases of child abuse reported

children died of abuse and neglect

referrals to child protection

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/fastfact.html