ADVOCACY ABUSED CHILDREN | AMY SCHULZ CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER

Dedicated to serving the best interests of sexually abused and neglected children. Services include: - A safe and comfortable environment for the child and family to feel at ease in talking about the abuse during the investigation process. - Linkage and coordination between police investigators, child welfare workers, prosecutors, and treatment providers so that the number of victim interviews can be reduced. - An interdisciplinary review process for decision-making, problem-solving, and information sharing. The network will monitor all cases of sexual abuse victims under 18 years of age. - A comprehensive tracking system shared by all appropriate agencies for those children who have been sexually abused. - Specialized training for professionals involved with victims and families in child sexual abuse cases. - Education and prevention in dealing with issues of sexual abuse.

Date of Last Formal Update

04/16/2024

Data provided by

PATH Inc. 211

Location

500 Fairfield Road, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Hours

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

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Fee

No fees.

Agency info

AMY SCHULZ CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER