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ARIZONA CHILD AND FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER NETWORK

AZ · EIN 860953031 · $194K rev · infrastructure · advocacy · www.acfan.net
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Arizona Child and Family Advocacy Center Network is a statewide coalition of Child and Family Advocacy Centers that provide trauma-informed services to victims of child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. The network supports a coordinated, multidisciplinary response across Arizona, offering forensic interviews, medical exams, mental health referrals, and victim advocacy in safe, neutral environments. The organization emphasizes prevention, accountability, and healing through a unified service delivery model.

activities · 17

what they do

direct service · 11
  • Child sexual abuse prevention education programs Youth Safety Curriculum Development & Delivery
    Delivers child sexual abuse prevention education to large populations, reaching 1.6 million individuals, often in school settings.
  • Child sexual abuse prevention education programs Youth Safety Curriculum Development & Delivery
    Delivers child sexual abuse prevention education to large-scale audiences, reaching over 1.6 million individuals, frequently in school settings, to promote awareness and prevention.
  • Child sexual abuse prevention education programs Youth Safety Curriculum Development & Delivery
    Delivers child sexual abuse prevention education to large populations, reaching 1.6 million individuals, often in school settings, to promote early recognition and prevention.
  • Direct victim services in safe environments Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis Support
    Provided direct services to 3,193 victims of sexual assault and over 18,821 children in Arizona through safe and neutral environments, offering support and advocacy for victims of abuse.
  • Direct victim services in safe environments Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis Support
    Provided services to 3,193 victims of sexual assault and over 18,821 children in Arizona through safe and neutral support environments.
  • Distribution of abuse awareness materials Youth Domestic Violence Prevention Education
    Distributes awareness rack cards to help individuals, families, and communities recognize warning signs of abuse, violence, and exploitation.
  • Distribution of awareness materials on abuse and exploitation Youth Domestic Violence Prevention Education
    Distributes awareness rack cards to help individuals, families, and communities recognize warning signs of abuse, violence, and exploitation, including child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
  • Distribution of awareness materials on abuse and exploitation Youth Domestic Violence Prevention Education
    Distributes awareness rack cards to help individuals, families, and communities recognize warning signs of abuse, violence, and exploitation, supporting early identification and community education.
  • Provision of educational resources on abuse indicators
    Provides educational resources on the indicators of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, including tools such as the human trafficking power and control wheel to explain how traffickers maintain control over victims.
  • Provision of educational resources on abuse indicators
    Provides educational resources on indicators of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, including specific tools like the human trafficking power and control wheel to explain how traffickers maintain control over victims.
  • Provision of victim services in safe and neutral environments Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis Support
    Provided direct services to 3,193 victims of sexual assault and over 18,821 children across Arizona in safe and neutral environments, supporting victims through coordinated care.
advocacy · 3
capacity building · 3
  • Statewide capacity building and funding support for advocacy centers
    Provides leadership that has grown a dedicated fund to support child advocacy centers across Arizona, enhancing their operational capacity and service delivery.
  • Statewide capacity building through funding support
    Builds capacity across Arizona by growing and managing a fund that provides financial support to child advocacy centers statewide, enhancing their ability to serve victims.
  • Statewide capacity building through funding support
    Builds capacity across Arizona by growing and managing a fund that supports advocacy centers statewide.
strategies · 16

how they think

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named programs · 4

what they call their work

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education
Provides prevention education to over 1.6 million individuals annually, primarily in school settings, to reduce child sexual abuse.
Coordinated Multidisciplinary Response
Facilitates collaboration between law enforcement, child protective services, and prosecutors, achieving 81% coordination in investigations compared to 52% in non-CAC communities.
Forensic Interview & Medical Services
Offers forensic interviews and medical exams, including Jane/John Doe rape kits, in a safe and neutral environment for victims of sexual assault and child abuse.
Victim Advocacy & Mental Health Referrals
Provides crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals for mental health treatment to child and adult victims of abuse and trafficking.
relationships · 39

who they work with

  • Administration for Community Living Government — Cited for reports of sexual abuse in nursing homes.
  • Amberly's Place, Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Yuma, AZ.
  • Amberly’s Place Partner — Executive Director Trevor Umphress spent 13 years at Amberly's Place, securing financial sustainability through initiatives like the Thrift Shoppe and capital campaign.
  • Arizona ACE Consortium Partner — Jessica Nicely, a board member, is a speaker for the Arizona ACE Consortium.
  • Chandler Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Chandler, AZ.
  • Childhelp Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Phoenix, AZ, offering a 24/7 hotline.
  • Children’s Advocacy Center of Southern Arizona Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Tucson, AZ.
  • Copper Hills Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Globe, AZ.
  • Department of Justice Government — Cited for data on underreporting of sexual abuse and caregiver neglect.
  • Glendale Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Glendale, AZ.
  • H.A.V.E.N. Family Resource Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
  • Journal of the American Medical Association Partner — Cited for research on mortality risk from physical abuse in seniors.
  • K.A.A.P Child & Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Kingman, AZ.
  • Kingman Aid to Abused People (KAAP) Partner — Suzanne Clarke, Board Vice Chair, is the Executive Director of Kingman Aid to Abused People (KAAP).
  • Lori's Place Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Sierra Vista, AZ.
  • Mesa Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Mesa, AZ.
  • Mesa Family Advocacy Center Partner — Shelley Ward, Board Secretary, is the Victim Services Administrator for the Mesa Family Advocacy Center.
  • Mesa Police Department Partner — Shelley Ward, Board Secretary, is the Victim Services Administrator for the Mesa Police Department.
  • National Adult Protective Services Association Partner — Cited for financial abuse reporting rates and outcomes for victims.
  • National Council on Aging Partner — Cited as a source for elder abuse prevalence estimates.
  • National Criminal Justice Reference Service Partner — Cited for data on perpetrators of physical abuse in elder abuse cases.
  • Navajo County (Holbrook) Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Holbrook, AZ.
  • Navajo County (Show Low) Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Show Low, AZ.
  • Nogales Family Safety Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Nogales, AZ.
  • Office on Women’s Health Partner — Cited for statistics on emotional abuse by caregivers.
  • Phoenix Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Phoenix, AZ.
  • Pinal County Attorney’s (Eloy) Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Eloy, AZ.
  • Pinal County Attorney’s (Maricopa) Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Maricopa, AZ.
  • Pinal County Attorney’s (San Tan) Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in San Tan Valley, AZ.
  • Prevent Child Abuse America Partner — Jessica Nicely, a board member, has been a spokesperson for Prevent Child Abuse America.
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