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ABUSE TYPE
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PHYSICAL INDICATORS
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BEHAVIORAL INDICATORS
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PHYSICAL
ABUSE
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unexplained bruises (in various stages of healing), welts, human bite marks, bald spots
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unexplained burns, especially cigarette
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unexplained fractures, lacerations or abrasions
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self-destructive
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withdrawn and aggressive - behavioral extremes
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uncomfortable with physical contact
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arrives at school early or stays late as if afraid to be at home
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chronic runaway (adolescents)
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complains of soreness or moves uncomfortable
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wears clothing inappropriate to weather, to cover body
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PHYSICAL
NEGLECT
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abandonment
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unattended medical needs
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consistent lack of supervision
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consistent hunger, inappropriate dress, poor hygiene
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lice, distended stomach, emaciated
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regularly displays fatigue or listlessness, falls asleep in class
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steals food, begs from classmates
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reports that no caretaker is at home
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frequently absent or tardy
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self-destructive
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school dropout (adolescents)
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SEXUAL
ABUSE
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torn, stained or bloody underclothing
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pain or itching in genital area
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difficulty walking or sitting
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bruises or bleeding in external genitalia
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venereal disease
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frequent urinary or yeast infections
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withdrawal, chronic depression
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excessive seductiveness
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role reversal, overly concerned for siblings
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poor self-esteem, self-devaluation, lack of confidence
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peer problems, lack of involvement
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massive weight change
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suicide attempts (especially adolescents)
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hysteria, lack of emotional control
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sudden school difficulties
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inappropriate sex play or premature understanding of sex
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threatened by physical contact
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promiscuity
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EMOTIONAL
MALTREATMENT
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speech disorders
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delayed physical development
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substance abuse
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ulcers, asthma, severe allergies
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habit disorders (sucking, rocking)
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antisocial, destructive
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neurotic traits (sleep disorders, inhibition of play)
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passive and aggressive - behavioral extremes
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delinquent behavior (especially adolescents)
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developmentally delayed
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Total number of children served at the CCAC during the reporting period: 998
Gender of children:
Male: 416
Female: 577
Age of children at first contact with center:
0-6 years: 469
7-12 years: 439
13-18: 90
Total number of alleged offenders: 658
Relationship of alleged offender to child:
Parent: 206
Stepparent: 0
Other Relative: 134
Parent's boyfriend/girlfriend: 52
Other known person: 125
Unknown: 184
Age of alleged offenders:
Under 13: 49
13 to 17: 52
Age 18+: 323
Unknown: 253
Types of abuse reported:
Sexual Abuse: 901
Physical Abuse: 103
Neglect: 21
Witness to Violence: 19
Drug Endangerment: 9
Other: 0
Race or ethnicity of total children seen at CAC during reporting period:
White: 484
Black/African American: 247
Hispanic/Latino: 89
American Indian/Alaska Native: 76
Asian/Pacific Islander: 16
Other: 46
Number of the children receiving services during reporting period:
Medical Exam/Treatment: 27
Counseling Therapy: 908
Referral to Counseling Therapy: 909
Onsite Forensic Interviewing: 889
Offsite Forensic Interviewing: 0
Disposition of Child Protective Services Information
Unfounded/ruled out: 12
Founded/reason to believe: 42
Unable to determine: 20
Administrative Closure: 0
Moved: 0
Other: 0
Law Enforcement Disposition-Number of cases where charges were filed: 85
Prosecution Disposition
Cases accepted for prosecution: 0
Convictions: 12
Pleas: 0
Acquittals: 0
Father: 314
Mother: 445
Mother’s: Paramour 83
Step-Father: 58
Sibling: 56
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Other Services Provided By CAC (tracked in NCAtrak)
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Children
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Adults
|
Unknown Age
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Total
|
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Case Management/Coordination
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0
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0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Prevention
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
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Other Categories
|
8
|
0
|
8
|
16
|
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Courtesy Interview
|
8
|
0
|
8
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16
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