ONEIDA COUNTY
CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
ONEIDA COUNTY, NEW YORK, USA

930 York Street
Utica, New York  13502
Phone:  315-732-3990
Fax:  315-732-2804
E-mail:  oneidacac@yahoo.com


In January 1990, a Child Sexual Abuse Task Force was established in Oneida County.  In 1998, the Task Force was renamed the Child Advocacy Center (CAC).  The CAC handles investigations of child sexual abuse in which the victim is under 17 years of age.

The Oneida County Department of Social Services developed the CAC in conjunction with the Oneida County District Attorney, and the five major law enforcement agencies in the County, the New York State Police, Oneida County Sheriff's Department, Utica Police Department, Rome Police Department, and the New Hartford Police.  In addition to investigators from these agencies, a Child Protective Supervisor and Child Protective Caseworkers round out the investigative staff.  Forensic medical examinations are provided under contract with the Oneida County Health Department.  Personnel from the YWCA Rape Crisis Family Services are available to provide support to victims of abuse.

The CAC receives volunteer support from P.O.S.T. (Police Officer Support Team) which is made up of former or retired police officers.

The Oneida County CAC initiates approximately 500 investigations each year.  Where evidence warrants, criminal arrests are made and or Family Court Petitions are filed.

 The CAC Goals are:
  • Reduce the trauma to child victims during the investigative and court processes.
  • Gather better evidence to pursue criminal indictments and prosecutions.
  • Maintain records of reports, arrests, and convictions.
  • Provide on-going training to the CAC staff and other service providers.
  • Public service presentations to the community.
  • Increase the number of victims, secondary victims and perpetrators receiving treatment.


New York State Sex Offender Registry


National Children's Alliance


New York State Police


New Hartford Police Department


Rome Police Department


Utica Police Department


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E-mail will be forwarded to the Child Advocacy Center.