Healing and transforming children's lives for 30 years.

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INTERVIEWS & CLINICAL EXAMS

Our child interviewers are trained to interview kids in a developmentally appropriate way that holds up in court. Our partner agency, the Shelby County Crime Victims and Rape Crisis Center, provides medical assessment and evidence collection if needed.

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CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

(Tennessee Department of Children's Services)

Investigators from our partner agency, the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS), work to strengthen families and protect kids from abuse and neglect. Many of the DCS staff members who specialize in child sexual or other severe abuse investigations have office space at the Memphis CAC.

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ADVOCACY & THERAPY

We offer therapy shown to reduce the negative long-term effects of trauma. In addition, our advocates help families in many ways including preparing kids for court and connecting families with community resources.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT

Every law enforcement jurisdiction in Shelby County is part of the county’s Child Protection Investigation Team (CPIT), which is headquartered at the Memphis CAC. Juvenile Court is part of the team, too. The Memphis Police Child Abuse Squad is located at the Memphis CAC. Representatives from other jurisdictions come to the CAC to meet with families and team members.

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PREVENTION

We not only respond to reported sexual abuse—we work to stop abuse from happening in the first place. Adults who take our Stewards of Children child sexual abuse prevention and response training are prepared to protect the kids in their care. We also help organizations develop strong child safe policy and train their staff.

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PROSECUTION

Prosecutors from the District Attorney’s Special Victims Unit meet daily with representatives from law enforcement, child protective services and the Memphis CAC to make decisions to hold child abuse offenders accountable.

HELP A VICTIM BECOME A CHILD AGAIN.

When you make a financial gift to the Memphis CAC, you are helping victims become children again. The Memphis Child Advocacy Center is a public-private partnership sustained by generous individuals and organizations in our community.

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Annual Children's Memorial Flagraising April 19, 2023, 11 am

Join us on the plaza in front of the Vasco A. Smith Shelby County Administration Building as we raise the Children’s Memorial Flag for children who have died as a result of abuse or neglect in the past 12 months.

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31st Annual Works of Heart Raised $93,000 for kids 

You have a heart for kids! Together, we raised $93,000 for kids at our 31st Annual Works of Heart art auction and party. Over 400 guests attended the closing party Saturday, February 11, 2023 and art-lovers from around the world viewed the online auction. 

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JOIN THE TEAM!

Join our team! Click below for information about our open positions.

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VIRTUAL STEWARDS OF CHILDREN TRAINING

You or your organization can attend our interactive Stewards of Children sexual abuse prevention and response training virtually from your home or office.