Child Abuse Prevention Council

Legislative References

• June 10, 1986
  Created by Board of Supervisors Order dated June 10, 1986

Duties Explanation

The OCAP vision is that “No child suffers from abuse or neglect”. The OCAP Mission: To shape policy, build communities and strengthen families so that child maltreatment is prevented. The role of local Child Abuse Prevention Council's is to act as a catalyst, convener and coordinator of the child well-being and child abuse prevention efforts in Monterey County.

Qualifications Explanation

The Monterey County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) is the local entity to the state of California Office Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP). The local CAPC Board is made up of appointed county representatives along with 4-6 appointed citizen-at-large representatives. Public agencies which were identified by the BOS at CAPC’s inception internally nominate one member and alternate. This is an ongoing appointment. Priority for these appointments will be given to members representing personal life experiences, local clergy, victim serving and family serving entities.

Alternate Member Rules Explanation

Identified agencies to nominate member and alternate.

Term Rules Explanation

For citizen-at-large representatives the appointment is four years.

Meeting Day and Time Explanation

The Board meets bi-monthly, the first Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Contact Staff for additional information. capc@co.monterey.ca.us or 831-769-8784

Staff Contacts