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CAFS Grant Awards and Donations
CAFS is beyond grateful for these grant funds from these local partners.
This allows us to continue to serve victims within our community.
Thank you!!
The Reaud Charitable Foundation
12 News Highlights how Child Sexual Abuse is on the rise amid Pandemic. Check out the news story here.
CAFS recently attended a meet and greet with Linda Smith, Founder and President of Shared Hope International, a non-profit in the global movement to end sex trafficking. Linda is also co-author to “Renting Lacy – A story of America’s Prostituted Children”.
" Step into the darkness of the trafficking underworld. Meet the actual people who live there. Hear their words – and sense the terror and despair. Is there hope? "
You will discover how girls are lured and trapped. Learn how you can take action!
Her presentation presented CAFS with very valuable knowledge on Sex Trafficking and keeps our calling to helping sexually abused children in the forefront of the news!
Shared Hope has put together so many great resources, one of the best is their “Chosen” videos. This video discusses sex traffickers and their targets (young teens). See the trailer here.
Please visit sharedhope.org to learn more!
Take a listen to our Director, Brenda Garison joining Cordella Lyon on her "Caring Connections" podcast. Discussing Brenda's knowledge and expertise about Sexual Assault and Forensics. We cannot wash away trauma, seek care if you have been sexually assaulted. Click here for the link
Mission Statement
The mission of Child Abuse & Forensic Services Inc. is to administer forensic medical examinations to patients that have made an outcry of sexual assault and collect evidence from child and adult patients in a timely manner in a non-threatening facility with no monetary charge to the patient. We are committed to lessen the trauma to these individuals through education, prevention and advocacy. We are part of a multidisciplinary unifying force bringing together parties involved in and affected by sexual assault as a catalyst for change.
"One of the reasons that this program was started is due to the chaotic environment in most emergency rooms. It could take hours before the victims are seen and I believe it might have prevented some of them from coming in to be seen or checked out."
-Brenda Garrison, R.N., CP-CA SANE - Director of Child Abuse and Forensic Services
We conduct forensic medical examination and assessment of sexual assault victims for both children and adults in a private and confidential facility.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ASSAULTED.
The most important thing you can do is tell someone: the police , a friend, the rape crisis center, counselor or contact our office.
DO NOT ISOLATE YOURSELF
DO NOT FEEL GUILTY
DO NOT TRY TO IGNORE IT
Sexual assault , whether by a stranger or someone you know, is a violation of your body and your trust, as well as a crime.
Do you know...
Sexual Assault Exams are available WITHOUT Police Involvement for Adults and children. Click here for more information.
Sexual Assault Myths & Facts
Myth: Sexual assault won't happen to me, or even to anyone I know.
Fact: In Texas, 1 in 5 women will become a victim in sexual abuse in her lifetime and 1 in 20 men will also fall victim to sexual crimes ( Busch, 2003. Sexual Assault, Trauma & Sexual Healing. TSSA)
Myth: An offender probably assaults only one time, so it's better just to forget the whole episode.
Fact: In one study of convicted offenders, rapists committed 11-22 assaults before being convicted.
