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

Data provided by

PATH Inc. 211

Location

215 E. 1st Street, Suite 110, Dixon, IL 61021

Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Eligibility

Youth (under 18).

Fee

No fees.

Agency info

SHINING STAR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER