crime victims and children

The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children is a resource that stands ready to walk with survivors on their journey of healing. Safe, professional, confidential, services are available for victims and their friends and families.Many people are hurting because of an act of violence committed against them. Anyone - men, women, and children may be affected by violence. Our children are subjected to neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Research shows as many as 1 in 4 girls will be victims of sexual abuse by the time they are 18-years-old. For boys, the number is 1in 6. Often the abuse is a “family secret” passed from one generation to another. There is hope and restoration at the Advocacy Center.

The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children began in 1976 as the Waco Rape Crisis Center. It has grown into an umbrella agency with three programs –Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and The Victims Center –offering many services to the hurting in our community.