(Top row) Greg Medeiros and Jeff Cardoza sign in for the event at the Venus deMilo Restaurant in Swansea as  CAC Executive Director Michelle Loranger gets ready to welcome guests and speaks with ten-year-old Sophia Capoluto who is preparing to sing the National Anthem. (Row two) Sylvia Rudman of the District Attorney's Office talks with Susan Oliveira of the New Bedford Department of Children and Families while a table of Fall River police officers waits for their color guard to begin the program. (Row three) Heather Church and Charlene Monte of the Dartmouth Public Schools serenade the event with violin and cello before Rev. Robert Lawrence begins with an invocation and Ms. Loranger recognizes Linda Pereira on her retirement. (Row four, left and center) Anne Parson Marchand who recently retired after giving years of service on behalf of children's advocacy is recognized by Ms. Loranger, and Detective Lt. Jim Coelho is recognized by Senator Marc Pacheco for his 38 years of service with the Taunton Police Department. (Row four, right) Ms. Roberts recognizes the elected officials and board members who have supported the work of the Center and thanks former Board Chairwoman Leslie Powell Knowles, next row, for her leadership. (Row five, center and right) Mass. Department of Children and Families Commissioner Linda S. Spears speaks before Nancy Alterio, Executive Director of the Mass. Disabled Persons Protection Commission gives her remarks. (Bottom row) Charlotte LeBelle and her daughter Megan Hsia share their experiences as victims of abuse ten years ago and receive bouquets of flowers from Ms. Roberts..