Memphis Child Advocacy Center
Memphis Child Advocacy Center
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About this organization
Mission
The Memphis Child Advocacy Center's mission is to serve children who are victims of sexual and physical abuse through prevention, education, and intervention.
About
THE MEMPHIS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER (CAC) SUPPORTS SAFETY FOR CHILDREN THROUGH INFORMED PREVENTION, COMMUNITY COLLABORATION, AND A TEAM APPROACH TO HEALING AND JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF CHILD SEXUAL AND SEVERE PHYSICAL ABUSE. THE MEMPHIS CAC FACILITATES A BEST PRACTICE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM RESPONSE TO REPORTS OF SUSPECTED CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE OR SEVERE PHYSICAL ABUSE. THE SHELBY COUNTY CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATION TEAM, HEADQUARTERED AT THE MEMPHIS CAC, INCLUDES 15 AGENCIES INVOLVED IN THE INVESTIGATION, PROSECUTION, AND TREATMENT OF REPORTED ABUSE. FOLLOWING A REPORT OF ABUSE, FAMILIES CAN COME TO OUR CENTRAL, CHILD-FRIENDLY LOCATION FOR HELP. THE COMBINED KNOWLEDGE OF PROFESSIONALS FROM MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES RESULTS IN A STRONGER INVESTIGATION, FOSTERS HEALING FROM TRAUMA, AND PURSUES ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THOSE WHO PERPETRATE ABUSE. THE FORENSIC INTERVIEWERS EMPLOYED BY THE MEMPHIS CAC USE A NATIONALLY ACCEPTED PROTOCOL WHEN INTERVIEWING SUSPECTED VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE. THE INTERVIEWS ARE NEUTRAL, LEGALLY-DEFENSIBLE, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE. IN FY 2019, 848 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN A FORENSIC INTERVIEW AT THE CAC. EACH INTERVIEW WAS OBSERVED BY INVESTIGATORS VIA CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION. IN FY 2019, 260 CHILDREN, ALONG WITH THEIR AND PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, RECEIVED EVIDENCE-BASED TRAUMA-FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY. OUTCOME EVALUATION INDICATES THAT THE CENTERS THERAPY SERVICES RESULT IN STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT REDUCTIONS IN POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS SYMPTOMS EXPERIENCED BY VICTIMIZED CHILDREN. EVALUATION ALSO SHOWS THAT PARENTS/CAREGIVERS FEEL BETTER EQUIPPED TO SUPPORT AND PROTECT THEIR CHILD AFTER THERAPY IS CONCLUDED. CAC VICTIM ADVOCATES CONNECT FAMILIES, AS NEEDED, TO OUTSIDE SERVICES (EXAMPLES INCLUDE HOUSING, FOOD PANTRY, VICTIMS COMPENSATION) AND HELP THEM NAVIGATE THE LEGAL SYSTEM. IN ADDITION TO CRITICAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE, THE MEMPHIS CAC PROVIDES PREVENTION TRAINING FOR PARENTS AND ADULTS WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS AND DAYCARES, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS, AND YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS. IN FY 2019, THE CAC PREVENTION TEAM TRAINED 4,088 PARENTS, PROFESSIONALS, AND VOLUNTEERS IN THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, RESEARCH-INFORMED STEWARDS OF CHILDREN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TRAINING. EVALUATION SURVEYS COMPLETED 6 MONTHS FOLLOWING THE TRAINING INDICATE SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN ADULTS TAKING SPECIFIC STEPS WHICH DECREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ABUSE TO OCCUR. THE CAC ALSO OFFERS CHILD PROTECTION POLICY WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS. THE MEMPHIS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER WAS CERTIFIED AS A CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AGENCY BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE IN 2001. A FULL MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE SINCE 1992, THE CENTER MEETS THE RIGOROUS MEMBERSHIP STANDARDS AND WAS REACCREDITED IN 2015. IN 2007, THE MEMPHIS CAC WAS RECOGNIZED WITH THE UNITED WAY BRAD WANZER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR THEIR HIGH LEVEL OF ACCOUNTABILITY, OUTCOME MEASURES, AND COLLABORATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE BEST PRACTICE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT THE MEMPHIS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, VISIT MEMPHISCAC.ORG.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The mission is to serve children who are victims of sexual and severe physical abuse through prevention, education, and intervention.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “The mission is to serve children who are victims of sexual and severe physical abuse through prevention, education, and intervention.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is TN.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 1085 POPLAR AVENUE, MEMPHIS, TN, 381054724.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 27 employees reported on their form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $67,746.
- The CEO's compensation within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1987.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,523,850 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $241,466 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.