Child Advocacy Centers

Health & Science Jack Walker, Feb. 04, 2025

W.Va. Advocates Aim To Reduce Prevalence Of Childhood Violence, Drug Exposure

Across West Virginia, child advocacy centers investigate claims of abuse and neglect against minors. In 2024, 16% of the youth they served encountered safety risks over alleged exposure to drug use — a figure four times the national average. ...

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jan. 15, 2024

Senate Recognizes Child Advocacy Day

Monday was Child Advocacy Day at the Capitol, bringing together child welfare advocates to provide resources and educate the public.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jan. 17, 2023

West Virginia Child Advocacy Network Releases Annual Report

In the past year, Child Advocacy Centers in West Virginia served 4,703 children which was a 20 percent increase in new children served in the last five years, according to a new report.

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WVPB News Apr. 17, 2020

With Schools Closed, Child Advocates Get Creative To Reach Vulnerable Children

For many children in West Virginia, school is a respite; it’s a place where they get two meals a day and where teachers and counselors keep watchful eyes…

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WVPB News Associated Press, Oct. 26, 2015

Demand for Child Advocacy Increases in State

West Virginia's Children Advocacy Centers are seeing an increase in the number of children needing services.A new report says the number of children…

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WVPB News Associated Press, Aug. 07, 2015

State Awards $1.5 Million to Child Advocacy Centers

More than $1.5 million has been awarded to child advocacy centers in West Virginia.Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's office says the funds will go to 20 projects…

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