It's Always There
This powerful video reveals the long-term effect of child sexual abuse. Prevention and intervention are essential and limit the negative...
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Coffee County Children's
Advocacy Center
Coffee County Children's Advocacy Center
104 N. Spring Street
Manchester, TN 37355
931-723-8888
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coffeecountycac
- Jan 23, 2023
- 2 min
Simple actions adults can take to help children
At least 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year in the United States, according to the Centers for...
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coffeecountycac
- Nov 22, 2022
- 5 min
Sally Kimel-Sheppard provides tips about age-appropriate topics
World Children’s Day promotes improving children’s welfare, and one way to empower children and keep them safe is by providing...
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coffeecountycac
- Nov 16, 2022
- 4 min
Dr. Burge talks about the difficulty diagnosing CSA, importance of correct terms
Medical professionals often can’t diagnose child sexual abuse. Rather than trying to diagnose and intervene after sexual abuse has...
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coffeecountycac
- Nov 15, 2022
- 4 min
Professionals express optimism as an increasing number of parents teach their children correct term
Child sexual abuse affects one in 10 children and crosses all cultural and socioeconomic status boundaries. Child sexual abuse leads to...
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coffeecountycac
- Nov 14, 2022
- 4 min
November is Child Safety and Protection Month
As communities celebrate Child Safety and Protection Month, local and national experts in the field of child sexual abuse prevention...
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coffeecountycac
- Nov 14, 2022
- 2 min
Coffee County CAC launches initiative to aid parents discuss age-appropriate topics
Did you know that when parents discuss age-appropriate topics about bodily autonomy and relationships with their children, they help...
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coffeecountycac
- Aug 18, 2022
- 1 min
Rates of child abuse in Coffee County exceed state rates
A recent report shows rates of child abuse and neglect in Coffee County continue to exceed the average rates for Tennessee. The rate of...
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coffeecountycac
- Apr 25, 2022
- 5 min
Protect children from online sexual predators
While children have access to helpful resources and information online, parents must remember children can be vulnerable to sexual...
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coffeecountycac
- Apr 21, 2022
- 3 min
Prevent cyberbullying
Cyberbullying hurts real people, real children. Cyberbullying affects children in Coffee County, and educators, adolescents and parents...
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coffeecountycac
- Apr 19, 2022
- 4 min
Learn, talk about sexting (nudes)
Imagine this: Olivia, 12, heard that a girl sent a picture of her breasts to a boy in her class. Olivia really liked the boy and decided...
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coffeecountycac
- Apr 14, 2022
- 3 min
Limit negative impacts on body image, self-esteem for children
Emma, 13, is a beautiful, healthy, outgoing girl with a smile that brightens the day of everyone around her. Recently, Emma’s mood seems...
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coffeecountycac
- Apr 5, 2022
- 3 min
Know the risks for children in digital environment
The digital world has become an important part of our lives, with children spending significant time online. Children use technology and...
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coffeecountycac
- Mar 29, 2022
- 1 min
Buy a bear! Show you care!
We are getting ready to launch this year's Buy a Bear campaign. If you own a local business and are willing to sell bear cutouts for $1...
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coffeecountycac
- Mar 10, 2022
- 2 min
Keep virtual learning safe
Child sexual abuse prevention is just as important in the virtual space as it is in the physical environment. The virtual world could...
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coffeecountycac
- Feb 8, 2022
- 3 min
Child abusers may look and act just like everyone else
Have you ever thought that people who abuse children would look weird and strange – that something about them would just be off? Think...
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coffeecountycac
- Jan 4, 2022
- 3 min
Commercial sexual exploitation in Coffee County
Every month, about 100 children in Tennessee are trafficked online for sex, and the highest rates of human trafficking in Tennessee occur...
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coffeecountycac
- Dec 17, 2021
- 1 min
Melanie Sachs shares her holiday wish
Find encouragement, joy and happiness. This video will inspire you, warm your heart and give you strength. We want to thank Melanie Sachs...
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coffeecountycac
- Dec 15, 2021
- 3 min
Stay jolly, merry, happy and safe
The holidays bring exciting moments and wonderful time spent together with family and friends. As we enjoy these beautiful moments...
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coffeecountycac
- Dec 1, 2021
- 3 min
How to talk with your children about sex
Statistics show that 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused by age 18; and 95 percent of victims are abused by someone they know and...
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