The development of the Center is a partnership between the Butler County Commissioners and the Butle

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The development of the Center is a partnership
between the Butler County Commissioners and the
Butler County United Way
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Vision and Mission

• Vision A county that supports children and
  families in crisis and ends child abuse.
  
• Mission To be the expert resource that provides
  comprehensive, coordinated and accessible
  services to Butler County families to respond
  to, to treat and to prevent child abuse.

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Why is this Necessary?

• National Child Abuse Statistics
• 4 children die every day in the U.S. as a result
  of child abuse
  
• 1/3 of abused and neglected children will later
  go on to abuse their own children
  
• Source www.childhelp.org

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Why is this Necessary?

• Ohio Child Abuse Statistics
• 64,000 children were abused last year
• Only 31 percent of child abuse victims are
  treated
  
• The state of Ohio spends 920M on the direct
  cost of child abuse per year
  
• Source www.ohiohealthpolicy.org

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Why is this Necessary?

• Butler County Child Abuse Statistics
• 5 children are abused each day (investigated
  cases)

Type 2003 2005
2006 Increase Physical Abuse 
511 1171   1389 18
Sexual Abuse 300 374  426
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Research Findings

• 600 CACs across country22 in Ohio
• CACs experience 20 40 percent growth in first
  year
  
• National Childrens Alliance supports CACs that
  are 50 miles or more from an existing sites
  

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Key Components

• Child Advocacy Center
• Support Services
• Regional Training Center
• Prevention Wellness Services
• 24/7 Facility

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Child Advocacy Center

• A safe and friendly environment
• Nationally accredited
• Evidence-based best practices
• Medical exams Cincinnati Childrens Hospital

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Extra Features

• Strategic Partnerships