April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
1 in 5 women in the United States and nearly 1 in 67 men in the United States have experienced rape or attempted rape (nsvrc.org). Sexual assault awareness month is a campaign to raise public awareness and educate communities on the prevalence of sexual violence and how to prevent it. If you or a loved one has been a victim of sexual violence contact the police or the Glendale Family Advocacy Center at 623-930-3030.

Additonal Resources:
Prevention
About Sexual Violence
After a Sexual Assault
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
One in 10 children in the U.S. will be sexually abused before the age of 18. As adults, we are responsible for the wellbeing and protection of the children in our care. Over 90% of sexually abused children are abused by someone known by the child or family.

If you or anyone you know has suffered from Child Abuse, contact the Glendale Family Advocacy Center at (623)930-3030 or visit https://www.childhelp.org/

Additional Resources:
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/
Darkness to Light
Child Abuse Statistics

Videos:
The Girl Effect :The Clock is Ticking
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The Glendale Family Advocacy Center
The goal of the Glendale Family Advocacy Center (GFAC) is to provide comprehensive and coordinated services to crime victims in a safe,
comfortable and convenient setting. The “one-stop” center is a partnership
between the Glendale Police Department, Crisis Preparation and Recovery, Department of Child Services, Honor Health and the Maricopa County
Attorney’s Office. Read More

Domestic - Family Violence Information and Resources
Domestic violence can take many forms, but its goal is always the same:
Batterers want to control you through fear. They do this by regularly abusing
you physically, sexually, psychologically and economically. For information
on forms of domestic violence and behaviors that an abuser might display,
as well as prevention and assistance resources, click here.

Protecting Our Children
How do you teach your children of the dangers within the community
without scaring them? The most important thing a parent can do is teach
their children to think and be prepared. The Glendale Family Advocacy
Center has several programs targeted on keeping our children safe.
Read More   

Victim Assistance
The mission of the Victim Assistance Unit within the Glendale Police
Department is to provide comprehensive services to victims and their
families who are affected by crime; to help them regain stability in their
lives; and help them exert their rights as a crime victim. Read more.

The AZ Glendale VINE system is a service through which victims of crime
can use the Internet to search for information regarding the custody status
of their offender and to register to receive telephone and e-mail notification
when the offender’s custody status changes.
Visit the FREE online service now.
Download and learn about the mobile app. 

Medical Services
Medical professionals from Honor Health and The Child Protection Team
are part of the team of law enforcement, prosecution, social service
agencies and mental health clinicians working in collaboration to provide
quality care and expert testimony to victims of physical and sexual abuse,
neglect and child maltreatment. Read More

Glendale Police Department
The mission of the Glendale Police Department is to protect the lives and
property of the people we serve. We value Courage, Integrity, Excellence,
Respect, Dedication and Compassion. To visit the Glendale Police
Department website now, Click Here.

Volunteer
Are you interested in making your community a better place and making a
positive impact? Victim assistance volunteers help crime victims in many
ways: on-scene crisis intervention, criminal justice advocacy, court
accompaniment and emotional support. If you are interested in lending a
helping hand, Read More.