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Domestic Violence is a Serious Problem

Did you know...

  • Every 15 seconds, a woman in the United States is battered by her husband, boyfriend, or live-in partner.
  • Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44, more than car accidents, muggings and rapes combined.
  • In Lucas County, the Toledo Police Department receives over 300 domestic violence calls per month.
  • Over three million children witness violence each year.
  • 60% of children who grow up in violent homes go on to become batterers or victims.

Child Abuse Facts

  • Four children die every day in this country due to child abuse and neglect.
  • Abuse and neglect are the leading causes of death in children under the age of four.
  • Most sex offenders (90-95%) are known to the children they molest.
  • In Lucas County, there are nearly 1900 substantiated cases of child abuse each year.
  • One of four children will experience sexual abuse.
  • There are over three million reports of child abuse each year. And this is just the tip of the iceberg since many cases go unreported.

If you suspect child abuse or neglect, report it to your local child protective service agency. You may save a life!



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Financial Contributions

Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center is a non profit 501(c)3 organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent that is allowed by law. In order to support the important work of our agency, send your check, made payable to:


FAMILY AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CENTER
2460 Cherry Street
Toledo, OH 43608
BUY A BRICK

Donations

A few items that we are always looking for include:

  • Used Cell Phones
  • Individually wrapped snacks (i.e. crackers, animal cookies)
  • Cribs
  • High chairs
  • Diapers size 3,4,5
  • Baby wipes
  • Store gift certificates for food and clothing
  • Bus tokens
  • Book shelves

    If you would like to make a donation, contact the agency at 419/244-3053

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Volunteer opportunities are available for retired teachers, counselors, social workers, nurses or individuals with a strong aptitude for working with children. Child Abuse Prevention Program (CAPP). Volunteers conduct presentations for students throughout Lucas County, teaching them how to recognize dangerous and abusive situations and how to seek help from trusted adults. Volunteers receive extensive training and work closely with program staff. Volunteer opportunities are available during school hours Monday through Thursday. Volunteers are required to have reliable transportation and a background check. For more information contact Sandi Nugent at snugent@fcapc.org.

    • Internships

    Internships are available to select social work students entering the senior year of their baccalaureate program. Interns learn about the complex issues of family violence and child maltreatment as they observe in our various programs, participate in our numerous community collaboratives, and get hands-on experience in either the Domestic Violence Advocacy Program or Child Abuse Prevention Program. Interns are required to have a background check. For more information contact Sandi Nugent at snugent@fcapc.org or Diana Laubenthal at dlaubenthal@fcapc.org.

    If you are concerned about the problem of domestic violence or child abuse, consider joining the Domestic Violence Task Force, the Child Abuse Task Force, or the DELTA Project. You will have the opportunity to work with other dedicated individuals to make a difference in the lives of families in Lucas County.

    For more information on how you can get involved, contact Cindy Pisano at cpisano@fcapc.org.



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