More than 30% of victims never disclose the experience to ANYONE. Almost 80% initially deny abuse or are tentative in disclosing. Approximately 75% disclose accidentally. More than 20% eventually recant even though the abuse occurred.
Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services to physically and sexually abused children ages 0-18 years throughout the Midlands of South Carolina.
They rely on the generosity of volunteers, businesses and the community to help these most vulnerable of victims.
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we’re collecting items the center needs in order to continue their mission of hearing the voices and healing the hearts of child abuse victims.
- Juice Boxe
- Scrapbook Stickers
- Gently loved toys and books
- Toys & Puzzles for the Waiting Room (no small parts)
- Kleenex
- Trash Bags (55 Gallon)
- Hand Soap
- Hand Sanitizer
- Clorox Wipes
- Lysol Spray
- Thank You Cards
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Spray Air Fresheners
donations needed by friday, april 27
You can purchase many of these items at The Dollar Store! PayPal is available for online donations at givation.org./donate.
Take action and give today.
Contact us at givation@yahoo.com to confirm a donation drop location or visit our community partner, Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids – Lexington at 918 N Lake Drive in Lexington, SC. Not only are they a donation station, but Sharkey’s will match/double all donations that are dropped off at their location. What a great way to make DOUBLE the impact!