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GALVESTON,TX
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5710 Avenue S 1/2
Galveston, Texas 77551
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Spring
2006
www.galvestoncac.com
Board of Directors
Carolyn Sunseri, President
Kelly Kelley,Vice-President
Carol Miller,Treasurer
Sheila Phillips, Secretary
Capt. Shari Burrows
Debbie Kumar-Misir, DFPS
Mary Longoria
James Lukefahr, M.D.
Donna Mencacci
Rick Price
Kurt Sistrunk,DA
Stacy Usie
Norma Villarreal
Emery Williams, II
Charles Worthen, Jr.
Seeking justice and safety for children in Galveston County.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Staff
Carmen Crabtree, Executive Director
Denise Bennett, Crisis Therapist
Barbara Cromie, Executive Assistant
Kimberly Herd, Interview Specialist
Louise Pound, Case Manager
Shannon Samuelson, Program Assistant
Carmen Crabtree, CAC Executive Director
receives a donation of $10,000.00 from Johnny
Washington, representative from BP Texas City.
Several different organizations and individuals
adopted families for Christmas. Families were
selected through the staff and board members
of the Advocacy Center and wish lists were
provided from the families that were adopted.
Groups that adopted families that are not
pictured are the Board of Directors of the
Advocacy Center and Carol Miller.
We want to send many thanks the Terry Kelly
and the staff at Academy Sports and Outdoors
of Galveston as well as the Financial Advisory
Group from Houston for the many donations
of bikes and toys for the children.
Founding Members
What can You do?
General Support
Rainbow Room
Randalls’ Good Neighbor Program #1163
Kroger Share Card Program
Volunteer at the Center!
Invite ACC staff to speak at your club,
school, PTO/PTA or organization.
Do “honey dos” at the Center
New children/baby clothes/shoes
Lice shampoo
Shampoo/Conditioner
Target Store Gift Cards
Grocery Store Gift Cards
Payless Shoes Gift Cards
Office Supplies
Children & Families
**Avery 5160 mailing labels**
Postage stamps
Copier paper
Envelopes
Post-it notes
Mike Guarino
Sharon K. Hall, Ph.D
Vicki Lewis
Betty Connor
Sandra Sullivan
Judge Susan Criss
Sheriff’s Office - Sgt. Joe Howell
Police Chief Barry Cook
Suzanne Schwab-Radcliffe
Capt. Shari Burrows
Trudy Deen Davis
5710 Avenue S 1/2
Galveston TX 77551
(409) 741-6000 Phone
(409) 741-6004 Fax
The students, members of Lambda Tau Honor
Society, recently conducted a Teddy Bear
Drive among the student body at UTMB. The
collection of Teddy Bears were presented to
officers of the GPD Special Operations Unit
at the Child Advocacy Center in Galveston
where some of toys will also be used for
children at the center.
Juice Boxes
Individual snacks
Soda/Coffee
Journals
Disposable Cameras
Blockbuster Gift Cards
Hollywood Video Gift Cards
McDonald’s Gift Cads
To report suspected child abuse or neglect
please call
1-800-252-5400
The Galveston Association of Realtors. Pictured
from left to right is Bruce Landry, Cheryl Smith,
Rosyln Ceccacci,Sue Ellen Johnsen,Karen Flowers.
The GAR has an annual toy drive to assist families
at Christmas time.
The District Attorney’s office of Galveston County.
Pictured from left to right is First row from left to
right:Doug Warren, D.A. Investigator, Angie Taylor,
A.D.A., Rachel Leal,Victim’s Assistance Coordinator,
Ginger Gill,Victim’s Assistance Coordinator. 2nd
row left to right: Rebecca Klaren, A.D.A., Carol
Adkins, Chief Investigator for the D.A.’s Office,
Greg Hill, A.D.A.
Protherm Chemical Group. Pictured with center
staff member Shannon Samuelson is Damon
Williams, Craig Patterson, Arnulfo Lopez, Joshua
Patterson, Sr. Not pictured are Jerry Hutto and
Javier Barrington.
2006 Statistics
Following Simple Rules May
Prevent Child Abuse
According to national statistics, each
day more than three children die as
a result of child abuse or neglect in
the home. On average, a child abuse
report is made every 10 seconds.
Don’t let your children become one
of the statistics.
• Never discipline your child
when your anger is out of control.
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
150
163
214
229
241
186
267
285
341
295
302
354
Clients receiving direct
delivery services
*
*
700
853
903
757
1106
1115
1342
1196
1285
1554
Videos conducted
*
*
168
179
187
165
275
256
322
306
319
398
Clients receiving therapy
*
21
404
464
486
53**
367
273
357
253
226
225
Cases referred for
prosecution
*
*
135
160
160
117
151
192
200
165
164
157
# of medical exams
*
*
194
370
367
306
423
447
340
324
238
144
# CVC applications
14
60
66
75
132
131
223
211
312
294
280
362
Rainbow Room
*
*
*
394
367
449
427
340
580
609
655
670
Training, Education &
Community Events
*
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41
2800
participants
187
families
48
3500
participants
241
families
Age
Victims
Age
of of
Victims
13-17
13-17
Years
Years
25%
25%
Other
Other
Abuse
Abuse
4%
Sexual
Sexual
Abuse
Abuse
71%
4%
71%
Physical
Physical
Abuse
25%
Abuse
6-12
6-12
Years
Years
43%
43%
0-5
0-5
Years
Years
32%
32%
Gender
ofof
Victims
Gender
Victims
25%
Ethnicity
Children
Served
Ethnicity
of of
Children
Served
African
African
American
American
23%
23%
Anglo
Anglo
52%
25%
Hispanic
Hispanic
25%
25%
• Be aware of changes in your
child’s behavior or attitude, and
inquire into it.
Male
Male
42%
42%
Jennifer Travis - Merrill Lynch
Gary Davis - Merrill Lynch
Lela Scott - Merrill Lynch
Scott James - Merrill Lynch
Eileen LeCompte
Ed and Lisa Letourneau
Barbara Sasser
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Del Papa
Mark W. Stevens
Jamaica Janes
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Galletti, Sr.
Martin and Elinor Colman
Jennifer Hooks
Roger and Marla Hueske - Bayou Vista Golf Tournament
BP
Moody Permanent Endowment Fund
Charles A Frueauff Foundation
Executive Career Women
Grant Family Fund
Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund
Trinity Luthern Church
Integrity of Texas
Gulf Coast Coalition
Valero - Texas City
Memorial Donations
Female
Female
58%
58%
Joe Scrofne Family - In Memory Of - M.E. Leonard Sr.
Cheryl and Gean Leonard - In Memory Of - Frank Morgan
Honorarium Donations
Relationship of Offender to the Child
• Teach your child what to do if
you are separated while away from
home.
Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund - In Honor Of - Trudy Deen Davis
33%
Parent- 135
6%
Sibling- 26
7%
Paramour- 31
11%
Other Relative- 46
35%
Other Known Person-145
Stranger- 4
• Pay attention when someone
shows greater than normal
interest in your child.
In Kind Donations
7%
Step-Parent- 28
1%
0
Adapted from Childhelp USA
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families
Category
of Victimization
Category
of Victimization
• When your child tells you they
don’t want to be around someone,
this could be a red flag. Listen to
what they say.
• Make certain your child’s
school or day care center will
release your child only to you or
someone you officially designate.
33
2600
participants
Donations
* Statistics were not kept for the time period or the service was not a program of the Center at that time.
• Never leave your child
unattended, especially in the car.
Teach your child the difference
between “good touches”, “bad
touches” and “confusing touches”.
• Be alert for any talk that reveals
premature sexual understanding.
1995
New cases reviewed by
Multidiscplinary Team
Family Advocate
Program
• Participate in your child’s
activities and get to know your
child’s friends.
• Teach your child the correct
names of his/her private body
parts.
Thank You!
Client Services 1995- 2006
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Services Offered at the
Advocacy Center for Children
♦
♦ Each child
is interviewed
by a specially trained professional in a child-friendly setting.
Check
outvictim
ouror witness
website
for more
♦ Coordination of medical evaluations.
tips
resources
for keeping
Weeklyand
meetings
between all agencies
to maximizekids
the investigative process and provide timely intervention and
disposition.
safe.
♦ Crisis therapy for child victims and non-offending family members.
Central information and referral source for families throughout the life of the case.
♦ Assistance with Crime Victim Compensation application and procedure.
♦ Computerized data files provide comprehensive statistical information about child abuse.
♦ Training and education, both for professionals and for the community.
♦ Prevention programs for children and caretakers.
♦
www.galvestoncac.com
Cheryl Price
Virginia DeFortes
Barbara Evans
Gail Jalufka
Kathryn A. Thomas - Reflections In Glass
Christina Webster
Trudy, Gary and Deen Davis
Carol Miller
District Attorney’s Office of Galveston County
Advocacy Center Board of Directors
Galveston Association of Realtors
Protherm Chemical Group
Greater Texas Community Partners
UTMB Lambda Tau Honor Society
U of H Clear Lake - Upsilon Chi Lambda
Circle K @ Texas A&M Galveston
Donor Name
Sugar Plum Card Recipient
Ms. Shari Burrows - Mrs. Mary Forward, Elaine Galit, The Andrews Family, The
Coppock Family
Joel and Pat Gallagher
Michael J. Guarino - Judge & Mrs. Joseph M. Guarino, Mr. & Mrs. Ervin A Apffel Jr.
Linda Cherrington Hershey
Raymond Brouillard - Mr. & Mrs Glenn Brouillard, Rachel Barton & Bruce
Brouillard & Fam, Mr. and Mrs Bruce Baehl & Family, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Meyers,
Diana Howell, Mr and Mrs J. David Brouillard & Fam, Mr. and Mrs Jeff Brouillard
and Fam, Debi Herren and Chuck Davis, The Quiroga Family, Carolyn Sunseri
Gary,Trudy and Deen Davis - Linda Cherrington & J.P. Hershey, Linda Bohn,
Tasi Roth, Terrell & Laura Haydock
Trudy Deen Davis - Cheryl Triplett, McDaniel Construction, Larry Micheletti,
Cindy Worsham
Jeannie Janota - Carol & Jerome Kunz
Donna Mencacci
Carol Miller - Gus & Jean Brown, Mrs. Mary Gonzalez, Eileen & Howard Hughes,
Mr./Mrs Aubrey Sculley, Mr/Mrs John Schuchart, Mr/Mrs Jason Hoffman, Mr/Mrs
Angelito Fernando, Mr/Mrs Robert Lawson, Mr. Jed Silverman, Linda Sousse, Mr/
Mrs Abelardo Saavedra, Mr/Mrs Jim Roeder, Carl Robbins, Mr/Mrs James Rankin,
Dr/Mrs Clay Riley, Ken and Mary Barnes, Mr/Mrs David Canales, Dorothy Johnson,
Jim and Carol Scarborough
Sally and Jim Galbraith - Jan Yarbrough,VJ Tramonte, Larry Micheletti, Steph,
Pete and Wyatt Hernandez, Bonnie and Tome Farmer
Stacy Usie
Kelly Kelley- Terese Butler Lucinda Stanford, Joni Hall, Gina Rosen, Carla Day,
Pam Goff, Nichi Dunphy, Chip Steelman, Gay Fundling, Jim Kuchta, Linda Carter,
Terry Roberts, Ryan Moody, Walt Murray, Lucille Johnson, Michael Kern, Gary
Greene, Judy Grover, Mat Alfei, Jamie Allum, Allan Vogler, Cy Eilers, Diana Henson,
Judy Jackson, Kathy McAndrews, Carol Miller, Liz Overton, Lois Robinson, Allison
Cooper, Tim Hartwig , Pat Jernigan, Scott Merryman, Dorothy Nixon, Marilyn
Winters, Carolyn Gandara, David Herrin, Curtis McLauchlin, Cara Napoli,
Gertrude Schwartz, James Selig, Robert McKenzie, Cheryl Price, Mike Stemmer,
Tanya Jones, John Sincox, Jeff & Judy Allen,Vincent & Mary Mandola, Matt & Sarah
Hawkes, Robert and Joan Whitt, Jeff & Claire Granberry, Colby & Cheryl Stewart,
Randy and Rhonda Cook, Nate Pacini, Kellie Geitner, Jana Turner, Bill & Amanda
Blanda, Stan & Linda Hallmark, Mark & Debbie Miller, Dave Wiley, Kevin & Lisa
Sukkar, John & Lynne Averett, Scott & Carey Sturges, Mike Wilson, Miguel Prida,
John Stoever, Todd Slaughter,V.J. Tramonte, Mark Woodroof, Marilyn Eiland, Joe and
Rosemary Burgess, Frank and Fran Paci, Hudson and Roxy Vandiver
Xochitl M.Vandiver - Richy,Carolyn,Sydney,& Lauren Vandiver, Rich and Xochitl
Vandiver, Karen Flowers and Ted Shook
Jan Yarbrough - Sally and Jim Galbraith, Kim and Fred Raschke, Debi Herren and
Chuck Davis,VJ Tramonte
Neonatal Nurse Prastitioners - Joan Richardson, MD, Karen Shattuck, MD,
Cara Geary, MD, Mike Malloy, MD, Susan Keeney, MD, Suhnel Jain
Happy Spillar - John & Nadine Eidman
Nate Pacini - Jon & Mary Brian Heindselman,Vincent and Mary Mandola, Geoff
& Susana Knight, Chuck & Tina McCraw
Barbara Cromie - Harry and Pat Hoffman, Trudy Deen Davis, Cheryl and Tony
Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Friery & Fam
Carmen Crabtree - Carmie McCoullough, Grace Campbell