July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

Annual Report

Mission Statement

Children’s Advocacy Center for the 31st Judicial District delivers exceptional services to

victims of severe child abuse. Our team directly reduces the trauma from abuse, through

our provision of a well-coordinated multi-disciplinary investigation. We vigorously fight to

break the cycle of child abuse by providing prevention services through education.

Children’s Advocacy Center for the 31st Judicial District PO Box 7287 – 1350 Sparta Street

McMinnville, TN 37111 931-507-2386 phone 931-507-2386 fax

Email: mphillips@childadvocacycenter31.org www.childadvocacycenter31.org

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Support and Revenue

Every child abuse victim who receives our direct services does so totally free from charge. We are financially dependent upon grants, corporate contributions, and the generosity of

others.

Contribution Levels:

$1800 provides 12 sessions of Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Counseling for one child

$1000 provides Forensic Interview and Victim Advocacy for one child

$500 provides a month of Victim Advocacy and Counseling for one child abuse victim

$250 provides one term of Support Counseling for a non-offending caregiver or child sexual

abuse victim

$100 provides Stewards of Children education to 7 adults

$50 provides beverages and snacks for two months

Financial contributions may be made in Memory of someone special or in Honor of a

special occasion. A tastefully elegant card will be sent to the intended recipient

acknowledging that “a contribution has been made to help protect the children of the 31st

District on your behalf by...”

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Contributions

Fundraising

Government Grants

In-Kind Donations

Victim Assistance

Support & Revenue

2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013

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Program and Supporting Expenses

Copies of our annual audited Financial Statements are available upon request.

2014-2015 Program Outcomes

606 reports of child abuse to the Hotline

595 Case Management and Coordination services provided

161 Forensic Interviews of potential child abuse victims and witnesses

43 Individual Trauma-Focused Therapy Sessions

2113 Victim-Family Advocacy Assistance

160 Crisis Counseling

65 Criminal Justice Support and Advocacy Cases

159 Information and Referrals to Community Resources

151 Criminal Compensation Education and Assistance

12 Coordinated Child Protective Investigative Team Case Review meetings and

4 Team trainings

14 cases referred for Prosecution

325 Children received Back to School Supplies

20 Community and Professional Prevention Education or Awareness Trainings

6150 children received personal body safety education through classroom interaction and assembly

presentations

173 Adults were educated as Stewards of Children

162 Warren & Van Buren County New Educators & Durham Bus Drivers were educated as Mandatory

Reporters

286 Warren & Van Buren County Pre-K Parents were educated in Child Abuse Prevention

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Program Statistics

During our 2014-2015 fiscal year, the Children’s Advocacy Center for the 31st Judicial District and our Child

Protective Investigative Team partners investigated 606 reports of child maltreatment within the 31st Judicial

District. The severe abuse allegations committed on these children and their families included:

211 children were classified with severe abuse allegations - 36% boys and 64% girls

85% of alleged abusers were known by the child or family members (non-strangers)

Types of VictimizationSexual

Abuse/Exploitation

Severe Physical Abuse

Severe Lack of

Supervision

Abuse/Neglect Child

Death

Drug Exposed Infant

or Child

Ages of Victims

Birth - 6

years

7-12 years

13-18 years

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2014-2015 CAC31 Highlights:

Back to School August 2014 we participated in McMinnville and Van Buren County students back to school

celebrations. 325 children were provided with child abuse prevention information and much needed school

supplies in preparation of the new school year.

7th Annual Angels Autumn Fest:

The 7th Annual Angels Autumn Fest on September 19, 2014 was delightfully well received. Brenda and Gary

Martin opened their beautifully restored rustic barn at Deer Path Farms to 150 CAC31 Community Partners.

Guests dined in beautiful serenity on a scrumptious 3-course dinner catered by the Davis family. Thunder

Creek had the group on their feet rocking the night away. District Attorney General Lisa Zavogiannis spoke

about Cheyenne Delp. The evening was capped off with intense competition over the great many offerings in

our Silent Auction. Just over $18,800 was raised to maintain daily operation of our center.

Stewards of Children:

Stewards of Children is the only nationally distributed, evidence-based program proven to increase

knowledge, improve attitudes, and change protective behaviors. This training helps shift societal perspective

on child sexual abuse and makes prevention a part of our culture. We have successfully educated almost 400

adults to date. We have commitments from several other organizations to participate in Stewards of Children

seminars during the upcoming fiscal year.

April 2015 Child Abuse Awareness Campaign:

Field of Flags: The City of McMinnville and McMinnville Evening

Exchange Club teamed up to recognize the children directly

touched by severe child abuse in Warren and Van Buren

Counties last year. The grassy park on Main Street was

transformed into a beautiful field of American Flags during the

month of April.

Mayoral Proclamations: McMinnville Mayor as well as Spencer

and Van Buren County Mayors teamed up to issue a joint

Proclamation that declared April 2015 as Child Abuse Prevention

Month.

Pinwheel Trees: A majestic tree of pinwheels was predominately displayed in Three Star Mall, McMinnville

and Burrett Memorial Library, Spencer during April to signify children directly touched by severe child abuse in

Warren and Van Buren Counties.

Shirts to Stop Hurts Campaign: We adopted this years’ shirt from the National Children’s Alliance

campaign. These cheery royal blue t-shirts prominently feature a white butterfly with the script “I Believe

Child Abuse is a Grown-Up Problem” were well received and proudly worn each Friday to boost awareness for

the campaign.

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Baker Mountain Farm – 3rd Annual Celebration of Youth: The Warner family graciously opened their Van

Buren County farm on April 11th to boost child abuse prevention awareness. Children of all ages were invited

for a massive egg hunt, wholesome farm festivities and other goodies and activities provided by several great

community organizations and political candidates. Attendance was estimated around 350. Thank you to our

financial contributors: Baker Mountain Farm, Best Disposal Service, Caney Fork Electric, Citizens Tri-County

Bank, Walmart Sparta and everyone who made this great day reality.

School Education Programs:

You Have Power: 5500 Pre-K through 8th Grade students at each school in Warren County and in Van Buren

were delightfully entertained during these 30-minute assembly presentations. We impart basic right to safety

knowledge and where to turn if child abuse occurs. This year’s program was created & performed by

Chattanooga Kids on the Block with assistance from District Attorney Lisa Zavogiannis and Robin Cutrell.

It’s OK to Tell: CAC31 Prevention Specialist, Robin Cutrell spent 1-hour in every 5th Grade classroom in

both counties. Over 500 students were further educated to better understand abuse, empowered to stand up

for themselves and what to do if they or someone they know

becomes a victim of child abuse.

My Body Belongs to Me: Warren and Van Buren County

School Districts authorized a program to educate all parents

of registered Pre-K students in child abuse prevention. 286

adults were shown a brief cartoon video clip depicting a

child’s disclosure of sexual abuse and how to appropriately

react. They were further armed with information on signs of

abuse, how to react, and where to report. Parents were

encouraged to start teaching their children about private

body parts now and continue with age appropriate personal

safety conversations in the future.

Sexting Seriously Risky: Our newest program was

designed to reach middle school and freshmen students.

Robin Cutrell, CAC31 Prevention Specialist and Warren County Sheriff Investigator, Jason Rowland created

this presentation to educate young people on the long-term ramifications of sexting. 150 members of the

freshman health class at Warren County High were the first recipients of this seminar.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the employees of Jarden Consumer Solutions

for acknowledging the importance of educating our community about child abuse

prevention and to JCS Community Fund for underwriting the costs of our Community

Outreach and Education Program.

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MEET OUR TEAM

2014-2015 CAC31 Employees:

Martha Phillips, Executive Director

M’Lee Hudgins, Forensic Interviewer

Robin Cutrell, Victim-Family Advocate/Prevention Specialist

2014-2015 Board of Directors:

Lisa Zavogiannis, President

Ray Talbert, Vice President

Justin Walling, Treasurer

Cassell Galligan-Davis, Secretary

Bill Brock

Patsy Rhea-Cunningham

Ricky Hodge

Osvaldo Lopez

Lola Martin

Mike Martin

Todd Rowland

2013-2015 Advisory Committee:

Bonnie Adcock, Chairman

Paula Collier

Doris Denton

Penny Medley

2014-2015 Child Protective Investigative Team (CPIT):

CHEER Mental Health

Department of Children’s Services

Juvenile Justice Department

McMinnville Police Department

Office of the District Attorney General The CHILD is the reason,

the focus, and the purpose of CPIT!

Our Kids Inc

The Ross Center

Spencer Police Department

Van Buren County Sherriff’s Department

Warren County Sherriff’s Department

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CAC31 TRUST ALLIANCE

The trust you have placed in the viability of our organization is sincerely gratifying. Our deepest appreciation to each one of our benefactors, your generosity allows us to make a difference in the lives of the children of Warren and Van Buren Counties. We ask that you please continue with your commitment to CAC31, our children need awareness and voices to advocate for their protection.

To those we may have inadvertently failed to identify our sincere apologies. We are most appreciative of everyone’s

understanding in the importance of our CAC, its mission, and your commitment to helping us halt child abuse.

Protector’s Circle ($5000 & up)

Bridgestone – Warren Plant

JCS Community Foundation (Jarden Consumer Solutions)

National Children’s Alliance

Warren County Tennessee

United Way of Warren County

Guardian ($2500-4999)

Gondola Pizza and Steak

Powers Properties

Mr & Mrs F.R. Searle

Steve & Kate Smith Foundation

Champion ($1000-2499)

Children’s Advocacy Center of Tennessee

Ms. Dianne Gillespie

National Christian Foundation of Middle Tennessee

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CAC31 TRUST ALLIANCE

Blue Ribbon Partner ($500-999) Ascend Federal Credit Union Ben Lomand Connect Caney Fork Electric Citizens Tri-County Bank, McMinnville & Spencer Mr. Jeffery Golden Homeland Community Bank La Cazona Restaurant LLC Middle Tennessee Dr Pepper Bottling Company River Park Hospital Simpson Livestock Turner Auto Salvage LLC

Womack Printing Company, Inc.

Patron ($250-499) Mr & Mrs Dale Davis

Mr & Mrs Monte Grissom On the Road Again Show

National Children’s Advocacy Center Security Federal Savings Bank Dave Wideman & Susan Stewart

Angel ($100-249)

Billy K. Tollison Attorney at Law

Jim Brock

Gail Bouldin

Mr & Mrs Thomas Bratcher Mr & Mrs Ryle Chastain

Mr & Mrs Matt Colvard

Hugh Cutrell

Dynamis Inc.

D.M. Simpson Realtors & Auctioneers

Farrar, Holliman & Medley Foust Construction

Galligan and Newman

Mary Gillespie

Mr & Mrs G.B. Greene

Patricia Grissom Mr & Mrs Jimmy Haley

Mr & Mrs Terry Haston

Ricky Hodge

Hometown Realty & Auction

Darrell Julian

Mr & Mrs Bill Locke Mr & Mrs Osvaldo Lopez

Molly Mann

Mr & Mrs Mike Martin

Mr & Mrs Junior Medley

Mr & Mrs Scott McCord McMinnville Electric System Employees

McMinnville Exchange Club

Mr & Mrs Tom Miner

Mt. Crest United Methodist Church

Mr & Mrs Jeff Mosley

Mr & Mrs Chuck Mullican Norment Barnes Insurance Agency

Perry’s Garage

Pioneer Paediatrics

Signs by Genia

Gregory Smart Mr. Charles Smith

Charlie Sutherland

Mr & Mrs Hollis Stout

TAFCE Warren County Council

Mr & Mrs Rodney Vandonelaar

Mr. O.M. Womack

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CAC31 TRUST ALLIANCE

CAC31 Friends and Community Partners

1230 WAKI Sports Radio

Aconcoction

Alice Cantrell

All O K’sions Flowers, Gifts &

Limousine Service

Baker Mountain Farm Balloon Media

Barrett’s Office Supply

Mr & Mrs Mike Baus

Missy, Josh & Abigail Baxter

Big Sound Museum & Record Store Bonner FCE

Ms. Dean Brewer

Boyd Christian School

Burrett Memorial Library

City of McMinnville

City of Spencer Ms. Joan Cochran

Collins River BBQ

Collins River Golf Course

Constable Jason Dodson

Cornerstone Baptist Church-

Ladies Quilting Group Cornerstone Computers

Covenant Academy

Cumberland Manufacturing

Davis Catering

Diamond Classics Diamond Jewelry Company

Deer Path Farms

Earlyville Church of Christ

Et Cetera

Evening & Noon Exchange

Clubs of McMinnville Jennifer Francis

Goody’s Family Clothing

Gramma G

Tammie Gribble

Steve Grove Joann Hartman

Janelle Hawkins

Hearth & Home Quilters

Wanda Holt

Judy Kelsey

Lowes’s Home Improvement

Main Street McMinnville

Manna Natural Market

Brenda & Gary Martin

MAST Partners LLC. Keisha McBride

McMinnville Civic Center and

Dept. of Parks & Recreation

Chief Bryan Denton &

McMinnville Country Club McMinnville Flowers & Boutique McMinnville Police Department & Public Safety Officers McMinnville Public Works Connie McCormick

Mary McKeehan

McQuire’s Lawn Service

Margie Melton

Midway FCE

Tiffany Miller Mullican Family Trust

Multi-Source Inc.

OM Yoga

Open Your Hearts Challenge

Group Pacesetters

PEG Broadcasting

Steve Phillips

Pure Logic Tax Service

Kelly Roberts

Susan Rush School Board of Warren

County

School Board of Van Buren

County

Scotty’s Computers Taffy Seagraves

Elaine Searls

Shellsford Baptist Church

Kelly Walker Slaughter

Southern Standard

Publishing

Southern Traditions

Spencer-Van Buren County

Chamber of Commerce

Spencer Police Dept.

Star 107

Stained Glass by B Nancy Stubblefield

Sullivan Farm Supply

Tennessee State Constables

The Pampered Chef

Three Star Mall United Diamond Brokers

Upper Cumberland Social

Services

Van Buren County TN

Van Buren News

Van Buren Republican Party Cheryl Cole, Van Buren

County School

Superintendent

Vinson’s Crossroads FCE

Viola Valley Dogs

Viola Valley Shooting Range Jay Walker

Jewel Walker

Walmart McMinnville

Walmart Sparta

Fay & Will Warren Warren County Extension

Office

Warren County High Chorus

Mr Bobby Cox, Warren

County School

Superintendent WCPI

Wendys

Ernie Whiting

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Kids Funfest and Safety Day - April 25, 2015

This event is a collaboration of the City of McMinnville CAC31, Families in Crisis New Beginnings,

Kids of Community and McMinnville Jaycees along with area businesses committed to the betterment of our children.

CAC31 is merely the custodian of these restricted use funds and records for Kids Funfest and Safety Day. All funds raised

are dedicated exclusively to the annual production of this free day of wholesome family fun. Our mission is to provide

education, physical activity, entertainment, and a meal to area children at no charge. A crowd of about 800 enjoyed a

slightly dreary yet fabulous day of safety and education disguised as free food and good fun. This year’s addition of the

Spring Olympics Games allowed us to incorporate families with special needs.

Kids Funfest and Safety Day epitomizes the amazing things that happen when a group of like-minded organizations band

together for communal good. This event was possible because of those who dedicated countless hours to planning, those

who committed financially, and all the organizations that volunteered their time on a highly coveted Saturday to provide

activities or food for the children.

Kids Funfest and Safety Day Sponsors

Ascend Federal Credit Union

Mrs. Harry Ward Camp

Todd A. Herzog

Hoover & Son Insurance

Jarden Consumer Solutions

Middle Tennessee Dr Pepper Bottling Co.

Middle Tennessee Natural Gas

Norment A. Barnes Insurance Agency

Park Theatre Group

Wal-Mart Supercenter, McMinnville

Yorozu Automotive

Steering Committee

Martha Phillips, Children’s Advocacy Center

Kendra Foust, City of McMinnville Kristi Stubblefield, Families in Crisis New Beginnings

Ricky Hodge, Kids of the Community

Jenny Pennington, McMinnville Jaycees

Sherri Denning, Jarden Consumer Solutions

Jason Dodson, Tennessee State Constable Association

Celebration of Youth Art Contest 2015 T-shirt was a collage of each student’s art submission

Thank you to Carol Neal, Warren County Schools for gathering the

participants and organizing the contest!

Abigail Bain - West Elementary Jana Denning - Hickory Creek Elementary

Carla Hubert - Hickory Creek Elementary

Noah Kastello - Bobby Ray Elementary

Ty Martin - Hickory Creek Elementary

Hannah Joy Mart – Homeschool

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Kids Funfest and Safety Day - April 25, 2015

Participating Organizations and Volunteers Please forgive us if we failed to acknowledge anyone; every contribution is so important!

Air Evac Life Team 44 Applebee’s of McMinnville CHEER Mental Health Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Assoc. Country Club Market DARE Erlanger Life Force II Gondola Pizza & Steak Homeland Community Bank Kids of the Community Volunteers LBJ&C Midway Head Start McMinnville Civic Center & Staff McMinnville Electric Employees Fund McMinnville Fire Dept. & Fire Pup McMinnville Jaycees McMinnville Police Dept.

McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Michele Carpenter National Guard Ollie the Otter & Booster Seat Program PEG Broadcasting Sara Lee Southern Standard & Bonnie Bear

Space Walk Inflatables Miss Macy Tabor TN Dept. of Children’s Services TN Methamphetamine & Pharmaceutical Task Force TN State Highway Patrol TN State Constables Vanderbilt Life Flight Ms Kelly Walker Warren County Constable Association Warren County Coordinated School Health Warren County Schools Warren County Rescue Squad Warren County Sheriff Dept.