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
2021-2022 Office of the Arkansas Child Welfare Ombudsman Annual Report
Table of Contents Executive Summary…..2 History…..2 Mission Statement…..3 First Two Years: January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022…..4 Research, Training, and Outreach…..4 Program Policy and Procedure Development…..5 Contact Data and Statistics…..6 Numbers and Types of Contacts…..6 Type of Requests…..7 Requests by County…..8 Trends…..9 Success stories…..10 Barriers to Investigations…..11 Recommendations…..11 Legislative…..11 Summary…..12 Glossary of Acronyms…..14 Appendix…..15 […]
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2023 Sexual Assault Hospital Protocol Conference
The 2023 Sexual Assault Hospital Protocol Conference has come and gone, but the good news is that recordings and slides are available for those who weren’t able to attend! The slides and agenda can be accessed here. The livestreams are embedded below and separated by date and morning/afternoon. Wednesday, August 2nd – Morning Wednesday, August […]
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2023 Sexual Assault Hospital Protocol Conference Registration Information
August 2-4 9am-4pm at Hendrix College in Conway, AR Registration is free and available at bit.ly/23SAConference The Sexual Assault Hospital Conference is intended for physicians and nursing professionals who respond to cases of acute sexual assault of pediatric or adult patients in the hospital or acute care setting and for hospital administration. Presentations will be […]
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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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