2. To Empower Children To Not Be Afraid Of The World In Which They Live.
Purpose
To Empower Children To Not Be Afraid Of The World In Which They Live.

3. Mission Statement
Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. We desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organization, and that we are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and our physical presence. We stand at the ready to shield these children from further abuse. We do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner, however, if circumstances arise such that we are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, we stand ready to be that obstacle.

4. What We Do Initial Contact Level 1
Confirm the case is valid and that we will have a positive impact.
Criteria:
Approach by parent or legal guardian
Case is in the system
Child is living in fear
(No mitigating factors such as ongoing custody battle)
Level 1
Welcome the children to the B.A.C.A. family
Demonstrate that we do what we say we’re going to do
Introduce the children to their primaries

6. What We Do (2) Ongoing primary visits Level 2 Court Attendance
Regular contact according to the child’s needs, with the intent of supporting the child to recover their own strength (rather than relying on ours)
Level 2
Visible physical presence to reduce the child’s fear
Observer and witness
Deters further abuse
Court Attendance
Empowers the child to testify by reducing intimidation and fear
Therapy Fund

7. What We Charge £0

8. Structure Ratified Safeguarding Procedure
Long process of training and assessment prior to involvement
Enhanced (DBS or PVG) security checks on all applicants
Not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee, moving towards charitable status in next few months
Developing referral / signposting pathways across the country with SARCS and other agencies

9. Our Impact University of North Texas Study (2014) – Dr. Dee C Ray
Statistically significant reduction, with large effect size in:
Overall stress (p<.001) – over time
Emotional distress (p<.001) – more rapidly
Behavioural difficulties (p=.001) – over time
Hyperactivity and attentional difficulties (p<.001) – over time
Difficulties getting along with other children (p=.001) – over time
No effect (p=0.38)
Kind and Helpful Behaviour…
Testimony

10. How To Contact Us
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