Mission CAP’s mission is to end child abuse in Chautauqua County. When abuse occurs, CAP coordinates a community response to bring healing, hope and justice to these children and … Read More...
Our Mission
Report Abuse
Child Abuse is a very serious crime that needs to be reported right away, even if it’s just suspected. Only 1 in every 10 children that are abused will tell someone about it, and even fewer cases … Read More...
Child Advocacy
Chautauqua County Child Advocacy Program – The Chautauqua County Child Advocacy Program is a safe, child-friendly center that supports a multi-disciplinary investigative approach to child physical and sexual abuse allegations.
What is Safe Harbour? Safe Harbour is a systems-level, trauma-informed approach to the prevention and identification of, and service provision to survivors of commercial sexual exploitation of … Read More...
Why Should I Care About Child Abuse
1 in 10 children will be sexually abused by the time they are 18 years old. Statistics indicate the number of children who are abused before their 18th birthday in Chautauqua County would fill 41 school buses. However, 7/8th of these cases go unreported. From volunteers to educators to donors, being an active participant in the mission to end childhood sexual abuse is one of the most rewarding things you will ever do. If child sexual abuse can be prevented, it can be stopped.
Through awareness, education and prevention, children are empowered and adults are enlightened. With help from our friends at Darkness 2 Light, we intend to confront child abuse with courage in our communities.