The Mission Statement
To enhance the investigation, prosecution, treatment, support and prevention of cases of child abuse, rape and domestic violence. We hope that our services will help you educate and protect those whose lives are affected by these destructive realities, and replace confusion with clarity of purpose. The Commission’s purpose and membership were further defined in Act 1336, passed by the state legislature in 1995. This comprehensive group is made up of representatives from various agencies, professions or groups, and service providers including law enforcement, medicine, and mental health.
News & Announcements
ACCARDV Newsletter – March 2023
Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence Quarterly Newsletter The Director’s Desk Laura Robertson As we approach April and Child Abuse Prevention Month, I am pleased to announce that the Commission is partnering with thirteen agencies this year through our Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Grant. We awarded fourteen grants to thirteen agencies […]
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ACCARDV Newsletter – September 2022
Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence Quarterly Newsletter The Director’s Desk Laura Robertson Happy Fall! I am looking forward to this new season, mainly because of cooler weather (please!) and Razorback football (WPS!), but also for the opportunity to highlight and share about our partners that are working on the frontlines in […]
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ACCARDV Newsletter – July 2022
Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence Quarterly Newsletter The Director’s Desk Laura Robertson We have received our first quarterly reports from our Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention grants, and many good things are happening across the state with our partners in prevention. I am excited to be able to highlight a few […]
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ACCARDV Newsletter – April 2022
Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence Quarterly Newsletter The Director’s Desk Laura Robertson Spring is finally in the air…along with pollen…but the days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and new beginnings are all around us! At ACCARDV, we are excited about some new beginnings too. In February, we were able […]
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