ABUSED CHILDREN ADVOCACY AND MEDICAL EVALUATIONS | SHINING STAR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
The Center is dedicated to serving the best interests of sexually/ physically abused and neglected children by providing: 1) A safe and comfortable environment for the child and family to feel at ease while talking about the abuse during the investigation process. 2) Linkage and coordination between police investigators, child welfare workers, prosecutors, and treatment providers so that the number of victim interviews can be reduced. 3) An interdisciplinary review process for decision-making, problem-solving, information sharing and case monitoring. 4) A comprehensive tracking system shared by all appropriate agencies for those children who have been sexually/ physically abused. 5) Specialized training for professionals involved with victims and families in child sexual/ physical abuse cases. 6) Education and prevention in dealing with issues of sexual/ physical/ abuse. 7) Provides medical evaluations performed by physicians specially trained in the detection and treatment of child physical/ sexual abuse.
Date of Last Formal Update
05/07/2024
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PATH Inc. 211
Location
215 E. 1st Street, Suite 110, Dixon, IL 61021
Voice
Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Eligibility
Youth (under 18).
Fee
No fees.
Agency info
SHINING STAR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER