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WHO WE HELP


The Salt Lake County Children’s Justice Center serves 3,700 child victims and families annually, providing tailored recommendations for each case through multidisciplinary teamwork.

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Statistics

  • Victims

    • 3,700 Children, teens and caregivers that were victimized and need support

    • 300 Witnesses who saw or knew what happened

    • 40,000 reported cases of child abuse across Utah annually

  • Types of Crimes

    • 80% Sexual abuse, rape, molestation, sexual exploitation, Internet crime, lewdness, trafficking

    • 15% Physical abuse, non-accidental burns, broken bones, contusions, head injuries, internal injuries

    • 5% Witness to domestic violence or homicide, abduction, kidnapping, drug endangerment, harmful materials to minors

Infographic showing children's demographic data on physical and sexual abuse, high percentage of sexual abuse among children, with age distribution and gender percentages, from Children’s Justice Center SLC.

The Friends nonprofit is proud to support the children and their parents/caregivers who need resources within our community.

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