Child advocacy centers expand into Mason County, reaching more kids amid WV’s high child abuse rate

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 733

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Child advocacy centers are expanding in West Virginia, now offering critical services to victims of child abuse. More than 95% of children in the state have access to the centers after the addition of a mobile center to serve Mason County, and the centers now cover 49 counties.

West Virginia has the third highest rate of child abuse cases in the country, according to federal data.

A child advocacy center can …

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