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Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence

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About ACCARDV

The Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence is a statewide organization dedicated to combating violence across the abuse continuum.

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Child Welfare Ombudsman

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Child Abuse

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Rape

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Domestic Violence

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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.

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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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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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Our Commissioners

The Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence is made up of a 25 Governor-appointed individuals with expertise across the fields of violence and abuse.  Learn more about who are Commissioners are!

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