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DCFS Director Sheldon, Senator Morrison, Senator Bennett and Representative Mussman to Speak on Behalf of Child Advocacy Centers

Thursday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

In 1983, April was proclaimed the first National Child Abuse Prevention Month. As a result, child abuse and neglect awareness activities are promoted across the country during April of each year. On April 6, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois (CACI) will host a Legislative... Read More.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Everyone Has a Role to Play

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The public is invited to join the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, other child welfare stakeholders, elected officials and more for a month long observance that is a public call to action during National Child Abuse Prevention Month... Read More.

SIC’s Child Study Center Prepares to Celebrate 40 years

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

When Southeastern Illinois College boasts of instructing students of all ages, they do not mean high school and up. For the last 40 years, the college has had the privilege of teaching hundreds of children ages five and under. Saylor Flannery and Rhys Hathaway,... Read More.

Morganfield man convicted in Gallatin County Court Monday on child sex charges

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

In Gallatin County Court on Monday, 50 year old Christopher D. Smith of Morganfield, Kentucky pled guilty to a charge of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. Smith admitted to having sex with a minor child in May 2006. The charges against... Read More.

llinois DCFS Releases Public Service Announcement To Prevent Child Human Trafficking

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The human trafficking of children for sex in Illinois happens in every small town and big city throughout the state. In 2016, DCFS investigated 143 calls to the hotline for allegations of Human Trafficking. Many of the reports involved children being victimized within blocks... Read More.

Fairfield man sentenced on child pornography charges in US District Court

Monday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Zachary R. Wheeler, 23, of Fairfield, IL, was recently sentenced to federal prison on child pornography related charges, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today.On December 15, 2016, Wheeler was sentenced to 180 months’ imprisonment and five... Read More.

Illinois State Police apprehend suspect in Olney child death investigation

Monday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

OLNEY, ILLINOIS -- On November 27, 2016, at 2:21 a.m., the Illinois State Police arrested Glen R. Ramey, 53, of Olney, for First Degree Murder and Predatory Sexual Assault in the death of Sabrina Stauffenberg, age 8. Stauffenberg was found deceased on the south... Read More.

“Teed Off Against Child Abuse” Glow Golf Event a Hit!

Thursday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

The 2nd “Teed off Against Child Abuse” Golf Outing for The Guardian Center, hosted by Sheriff Derek Morgan was held on Friday, July 22nd at The Mt. Carmel Municipal Golf Course. The Guardian Center is a non-profit children’s advocacy center serving abused children... Read More.

ISP District 19 troopers rescue kidnapped child outside Grayville

Monday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers rescued a kidnapped three year old girl from Arkansas after a stolen vehicle was stopped near Grayville on Friday night.At 8:30pm, troopers spotted a 2006 gray Toyota Corolla that matched the description of a vehicle involved in a... Read More.

Mt. Carmel man arrested on child sex charges

Thursday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Mt. Carmel Police Department announced Wednesday afternoon that they had concluded an investigation into the sexual assault of two juveniles under the age of 13 with the arrest of a Mt. Carmel man.22 year old Justin R Bradham was taken into custody shortly... Read More.