ATLANTA (November 1, 2013) — Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia (CACGA), the organization responsible for supporting Children’s Advocacy Centers all over Georgia, is announcing the 19 Days of Activism campaign. This year’s theme centers on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography.
Beginning Nov. 1, CACGA will lead a media and event campaign with its 42 Children’s Advocacy Centers to highlight the impact – and community solutions – to this very pressing concern. The campaign culminates with our Seventh Annual World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse Conference on Nov. 21 at Kennesaw State University. Chong Kim, a survivor of human trafficking and child sexual exploitation, will be the keynote speaker.
To illuminate the struggle, survival and solutions surrounding child sexual exploitation, each of the 19 days is designated with a different element of this year’s campaign. We are asking community members to heed the call to action and to re-affirm their commitment to prevent child abuse. Stay connected with CACGA via social media so we may highlight any special events, speakers or visits that your organization has planned during the 19 days.
The 19 Days of Activism are:
11/1 – Children involved in armed conflict
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11/2 – Sexual Abuse
11/3 – Bullying
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11/4 – Neglect
11/5 – Child Labor
11/6 – Corporal Punishment
11/7 – Sale of Children
11/8 – Child Prostitution
11/9 – Child Pornography
11/10 – Child trafficking
11/11 – Child Sex Tourism
11/12 – Harmful Traditional Practices
11/13 – Street Children
11/14 – Discrimination Based on Health Conditions
11/15 – Addiction and Substance Abuse
11/16 – Malnutrition
11/17 – Dangers of Information and Communication Technologies
11/18 – Abduction
11/19 – Juvenile Death Penalty
CACGA’s statewide public awareness campaign is designed to mobilize families, community leaders, faith-based organizations, government officials and others with an interest in protecting and improving the lives of children. In addition, CACGA hopes to spark ongoing conversations about real child abuse threats here in Georgia. During the campaign, connect with Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia by “liking” us on Facebook and following us on Twitter @CACGA.
About Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia (CACGA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and growing a network of 42 Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) across Georgia. When children and their families arrive at a CAC, they find a team of caring professionals who are committed to helping children through the trauma of abuse. Last year, more than 12,000 children received services at a Georgia CAC. Children’s Advocacy Centers combine the wisdom and professional knowledge of law enforcement, DFCS, prosecution, and medical and mental health to ensure an effective response system is in place that is sensitive to the needs of children.
About the Global 19 Days Campaign
CACGA’s statewide campaign is a local adaptation of the Women’s World Summit Foundation 19 Days campaign, an international event in which more than 900 organizations raise awareness of the multi-faceted problems of abuse. Visit http://19days.woman.ch/index.php/en/ for more information about the international campaign.
Media Contact
Andrew Agatston
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia
