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Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.
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And every 9 minutes, that victim is a child. 24/7 we are here to help.
To understand what a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is, you must understand what children face without one.
Without a CAC, the child may end up having to tell the worst story of his or her life over and over again, to doctors, cops, lawyers, therapists, investigators, judges, and others. They may have to talk about that traumatic experience in a police station where they think they might be in trouble, or may be asked the wrong questions by a well-meaning teacher or other adult that could hurt the case against the abuser.
To understand what a Sexual Assault Center (SAC) is, you must understand what survivors face without one.
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Without a center, a survivor of sexual assault may have nowhere safe to turn for help. They might navigate hospitals, law enforcement, and courtrooms alone—retelling their trauma again and again to strangers. They may not know where to find medical care, emotional support, or someone who simply believes them.
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The Gordon County CAC/SAC is a dual Child Advocacy Center and Sexual Assault Center. We are one of the few centers in the state of Georgia that provide comprehensive services to victims across the lifespan.
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