Help Us, Help Them
We rely on the generosity of our supporters to provide children and families the tools they need to start on a successful path to recovery from abuse and trauma.
Do You Suspect Abuse?
You may not know this from the news, but child abuse and neglect is preventable when we focus on solutions. Every one of us CAN do something about it.
New Berkeley Center
At the end of 2021, Children in Crisis DBA Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center received two generous donations that positioned us to undergo extraordinary growth.
Welcome To Dorchester
Children’s Advocacy Center
Our center provides a coordinated, evidence-based response to child abuse that reduces trauma and provides treatment for the children and families in our community in a safe child-focused environment.
Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center is dedicated to creating communities in which children and families live free from abuse and are free to reach their full potential.
The mission of our center is to provide a coordinated, evidence-based response to child abuse that reduces trauma and provides treatment for the children and families in our community in a safe child-focused environment. Our vision for DCAC is to create communities in which children and families live free from abuse and are free to reach their full potential.
The National Children’s Alliance (NCA) is the national association and accrediting body for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs). Formed in 1988, NCA has been providing support, technical assistance, and quality assurance for CACs, while serving as a voice for abused children for more than 25 years.
The South Carolina Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers (SCNCAC) is an Accredited State Chapter of the National Children’s Alliance. SCNCAC represents all seventeen local Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) in South Carolina.
For Caregivers
Research demonstrates caregivers in cases that use Child Advocacy Center provided services are more satisfied with the investigation than those from non-Child Advocacy Center comparison sites. Find out more about DCAC’s services available to you.
For Professionals
Each year over 3 million children become victims of child abuse. A key component to preventing and responding to child abuse and neglect is education and collaboration with professionals throughout the community. Set up a child abuse prevention educational training today!
For Supporters
DCAC provides hope and the opportunity to begin the healing process to over 1,200 children each year. Donations, volunteers, and word of mouth support are the backbone on which we are able to provide these services to our community free of charge. Make a difference in a child’s life today!