What is
Child Abuse
Child Abuse refers to any act or failure to act by a parent, caregiver, or another person that results in harm, potential harm, or a serious risk to a child’s well-being. This can include physical abuse (causing injury through hitting, burning, or other means), emotional abuse (verbal attacks, threats, or constant criticism), sexual abuse (any sexual act involving a child), and neglect (failing to provide basic needs such as food, shelter, medical care, or supervision).
At Amberly’s Place, we are committed to providing a safe space for children and families, offering support, resources, and advocacy to help break the cycle of abuse and promote healing.
Did you know?
One in four girls and one in six boys…
…will be sexually abused before they turn 18 years old.
94% of children who experience sexual abuse…
…are harmed by a family member.
12.3% of girls experienced their first instance…
…of rape or victimization at age 10 or younger, while 30% were between the ages of 11 and 17.
27.8% of boys were age 10 or younger
…at the time of their first rape/victimization.
96% of people who sexually abuse children…
…are male, and 76.8% of people who sexually abuse children are adults.
325,000 children are at risk…
…of becoming victims of commercial child sexual exploitation each year.
The average age at which girls…
…first become victims of prostitution is 12 to 14 years old, and the average age for boys is 11 to 13 years old.
Make a Difference
What can you do?
Educate Yourself:
Understand the signs of child abuse and neglect. Knowledge is the first step towards prevention.
Speak Up:
If you suspect or witness child abuse, report it to the appropriate authorities. Your voice can make a difference.
Support Organizations:
Contribute to and support local organizations working tirelessly to prevent child abuse and aid its survivors such as Amberly’s Place.
Spread Awareness:
Share information about child abuse prevention on your social networks, workplace, and within your circles. Raising awareness is key to fostering a protective community.
Arizona Resources
Find Domestic Violence Programs in your area.
Northern Arizona
Against Abuse – Casa Grande
Alice’s Place – Winslow
Ama Doo Alchini Bighan – Chinle
Catholic Charities Community Services – Flagstaff
Flagstaff Shelter Services – Flagstaff
Gila County Safe Home – Globe
Hope Cottage – Flagstaff
Mount Graham Safe House – Safford
New Hope Ranch – St. Johns
Northland Family Help Center – Flagstaff
Page Regional Domestic Violence Services – Page
White Mountain S.A.F.E. House – Pinetop
Eastern Arizona
Emerge! Center Against DV – Tucson
Forgach House – Sierra Vista
House of Hope – Douglas
Southern Arizona
Genesis House Shelter – Green Valley
Mariposa Wings to Safety – Nogales
Our House/Nuestra Casa – Nogales
Tohono O’odham Nation Domestic Violence Program
Western Arizona
Amberly’s Place – Yuma
Arizona Child and Family Advocacy Network – Prescott
Colorado River Regional Crisis Shelter – Parker
Kingman Aid to Abused People – Kingman
Peach Springs DV Shelter – Peach Springs
Safe House – Bullhead City
Safe House Shelter – Yuma
Time Out, Inc. – Payson
Central Arizona
DeColores – Phoenix
MOMA’s House – Laveen Village
Sojourner Center – Phoenix
The Salvation Army Elim House Domestic Violence Shelter – Phoenix
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation DV Program – Fort McDowell
Verde Valley Sanctuary – Sedona
A New Leaf’s Faith House – Glendale
Eve’s Place – Peoria
New Life Center – Goodyear
Purple Ribbon Council to Prevent Domestic Abuse – Peoria
A New Leaf – Mesa
Autumn House Domestic Violence Shelter – Mesa
DOVES (Domestic Older Victims Empower and Safety) – Phoenix
My Sister’s Place – Chandler
Shelter Without Walls – Phoenix
Chrysalis – Phoenix
24 Hour Crisis Helpline
In case of emergency, call 911
Amberly’s Place is a “victim friendly” advocacy center with a crisis response team that annually serves over 3,000 victims of child molestation, child abuse, child sex trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. Amberly’s Place provides on-call, on-scene crisis intervention, emergency needs, legal advocacy support, forensic interviews, and forensic medical exams.