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Coffee County Children's
Advocacy Center
Coffee County Children's Advocacy Center
104 N. Spring Street
Manchester, TN 37355
931-723-8888
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coffeecountycac
Nov 30, 20213 min read
Bill ending anonymous reporting of child abuse is harmful to children
Imagine this situation: A step-father sexually abuses a 5-year-old girl. The mother has been suffering abuse from him for years, and when...
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coffeecountycac
Nov 5, 20212 min read
How to talk with your children about online safety
By Joyce Prusak, executive director of Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center Child safety online is crucial in today’s world where...
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coffeecountycac
Nov 4, 20211 min read
We have partnered with Daily Fun Spot to offer an art project to children in our community
We have partnered with Daily Fun Spot, a family fun center with bounce houses, laser tag and arcade games in Tullahoma, to offer an art...
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coffeecountycac
Oct 21, 20211 min read
Stacy Morales Garcia shares information about the importance of preventing child abuse
"My name is Stacy Morales Garcia. My top priority in my life is the safety of my children, and I’m sure that’s one of the most important...
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coffeecountycac
Oct 14, 20213 min read
Drug endangered children are abuse endangered children
Children whose parents use alcohol or drugs are three times more likely to be abused, neglected and to develop substance use disorders...
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coffeecountycac
Sep 23, 20211 min read
We can combat child abuse together
Child abuse has become very prevalent, but we can combat it together. Coffee County Circuit Court Judge Vanessa Jackson talks about the...
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coffeecountycac
Sep 23, 20211 min read
Coffee County sees more cases of child abuse compared to other counties in Tennessee
Coffee County sees more cases of child abuse compared to other counties in Tennessee. The average rate of substantiated child...
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coffeecountycac
Sep 14, 20211 min read
‘Children are our future.’ Learn the red flags to stop child abuse.
Craig Johnson, attorney who served as Coffee County Circuit Court judge for 23 years, talks about the harmful impact of child abuse on...
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coffeecountycac
Aug 31, 20211 min read
Coffee County CAC holds Join Our Quest to End Child Abuse Event Aug. 28
Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center partnered with artist Troy Freeman to paint a mural on the Waite Street Bridge over the greenway...
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coffeecountycac
Aug 25, 20213 min read
New Mural comes to Manchester with Free Aug. 28 event at Soccer Fields
Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center has partnered with artist Troy Freeman, who will paint a mural on the Waite Street Bridge over...
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coffeecountycac
Aug 16, 20213 min read
Community members need to prevent child sexual abuse
Can you imagine the thoughts and questions going through the mind of a child being sexually abused? Can you imagine the dread, horror and...
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coffeecountycac
Aug 11, 20211 min read
Becky Buller lends her talent and voice to help raise awareness of child abuse
Fiddler, singer, songwriter Becky Buller, who has earned 10 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) awards, has joined the...
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coffeecountycac
Jul 21, 20211 min read
Assistant District Attorney Jason Ponder talks about the terrible repercussions of child abuse
Coffee County Assistant District Attorney Jason Ponder talks about the terrible repercussions of child abuse to children, schools,...
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coffeecountycac
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Child abuse can lead to injuries, death; has long-term damaging effects to individuals and community
Coffee County District Attorney Craig Northcott says child abuse affects not only children but also the entire community. It’s essential...
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coffeecountycac
Jul 19, 20212 min read
Coffee County CAC holds first child abuse prevention training for Hispanic community
Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center held a child abuse prevention training session for the Hispanic community on July 12 at the...
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coffeecountycac
Jul 14, 20212 min read
Judge Perry: The effects of child abuse are very prevalent in our county
Coffee County General Sessions Court Judge Greg Perry has seen the damaging effects of child abuse in Coffee County, and he urges the...
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coffeecountycac
Jul 7, 20213 min read
Coffee County CAC to ensure Tullahoma City plans for the future include children’s wellbeing
On July 6, Joyce Prusak, executive director of Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center, attended the first Public Planning Meeting, part...
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coffeecountycac
Jun 24, 20211 min read
Coffee County CAC, United Way of Highway 55 aim to provide bright future for children
Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center is thankful for the support of United Way of Highway 55. “We wouldn’t be able to help provide...
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coffeecountycac
Jun 23, 20211 min read
Sgt. Laura Nettles fights child abuse in Coffee County
Sgt. Laura Nettles shares her experience dealing with child abuse cases. Child abuse is a big problem in Coffee County. Coffee County...
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coffeecountycac
Jun 23, 20211 min read
Thank you for joining our quest to end child abuse!
Coffee County businesses and organizations have joined our quest to end child abuse. We can end child abuse together. We can prevent...
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