Safe place for children to be interviewed by law enforcement, case workers, or forensic interviewer once abuse has been disclosed. Provides referrals to mental health services and support groups, and follows the case through the legal system. Assists parents in reporting abuse or following up on reports already made. Provides medical exams for sexual assault of children.
Safe place for children to be interviewed by law enforcement, case workers, or forensic interviewer once abuse has been disclosed. Provides referrals to mental health services and support groups, and follows the case through the legal system. Assists parents in reporting abuse or following up on reports already made. Provides medical exams for sexual assault of children.
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Drug Endangered Children program (DEC) provides services for infants and children who have been exposed to drugs before birth (or through a parent's illicit drug use or manufacturing). DEC is dedicated to protecting Iowa's children through a multi-disciplinary collaboration of services. Early identification and intervention for children exposed to drugs is the emphasis, so they can live a healthier life.
Drug Endangered Children program (DEC) provides services for infants and children who have been exposed to drugs before birth (or through a parent's illicit drug use or manufacturing). DEC is dedicated to protecting Iowa's children through a multi-disciplinary collaboration of services. Early identification and intervention for children exposed to drugs is the emphasis, so they can live a healthier life.
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Advocacy and support for the child victim and non-offending family members throughout the investigation and prosecution of the case, including Court School.
Training for community professionals on the investigation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse and neglect cases.
Community education focused on identification and reporting of abuse, as well as Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children emphasizing our roles in understanding the facts and minimizing opportunities for child sexual abuse.
Advocacy and support for the child victim and non-offending family members throughout the investigation and prosecution of the case, including Court School.
Training for community professionals on the investigation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse and neglect cases.
Community education focused on identification and reporting of abuse, as well as Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children emphasizing our roles in understanding the facts and minimizing opportunities for child sexual abuse.
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Forensic interviews when requested by law enforcement or Child Protective Services. A child interview specialist will conduct a video-taped forensic interview with the child. One of the goals of this interview is to reduce the number of times the child must tell the story of his/her abuse.
Medical exams to evaluate children who are suspected to have been abused or neglected.
Assessment and referrals by mental health professionals, who assess each child's needs and refer them to the appropriate therapy, support groups, and other resources. Families also receive help in "understanding the system".
Multidisciplinary teams consisting of law enforcement, Child Protective Services, medical professionals, prosecution, school personnel, Project Harmony staff, and other professionals regularly review cases to make certain children do not fall through the cracks. Teams work toward making changes and finding solutions to any problems in reporting and investigating child abuse, permanency, treatment, and system issues.
Anyone can refer a case to the teams; call and include:
-- The child's name
-- Date of birth
-- School
-- Protective Service Worker's name
-- The reason for the referral
Training to professionals and volunteers.
Forensic interviews when requested by law enforcement or Child Protective Services. A child interview specialist will conduct a video-taped forensic interview with the child. One of the goals of this interview is to reduce the number of times the child must tell the story of his/her abuse.
Medical exams to evaluate children who are suspected to have been abused or neglected.
Assessment and referrals by mental health professionals, who assess each child's needs and refer them to the appropriate therapy, support groups, and other resources. Families also receive help in "understanding the system".
Multidisciplinary teams consisting of law enforcement, Child Protective Services, medical professionals, prosecution, school personnel, Project Harmony staff, and other professionals regularly review cases to make certain children do not fall through the cracks. Teams work toward making changes and finding solutions to any problems in reporting and investigating child abuse, permanency, treatment, and system issues.
Anyone can refer a case to the teams; call and include:
-- The child's name
-- Date of birth
-- School
-- Protective Service Worker's name
-- The reason for the referral
Training to professionals and volunteers.
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Provides a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary response to child sexual abuse and serious physical abuse allegations in a neutral, child-focused setting.
Coordinates and tracks the investigations, medical treatment, counseling referrals, prosecution and training in order to protect the best interests of the child victims and their families.
Provides a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary response to child sexual abuse and serious physical abuse allegations in a neutral, child-focused setting.
Coordinates and tracks the investigations, medical treatment, counseling referrals, prosecution and training in order to protect the best interests of the child victims and their families.
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Front-line responders to reports of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, sexual exploitation, child pornography, neglect, and exposure to violence of children. Helps clients navigate the system and provide one-on-one support, advocacy, and legal aid.
Front-line responders to reports of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, sexual exploitation, child pornography, neglect, and exposure to violence of children. Helps clients navigate the system and provide one-on-one support, advocacy, and legal aid.
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Provides all children suspected of being physically abused, sexually abused, or neglected with timely expert medical evaluations and treatment, as well as serving the community as a resource for prevention, research, and education.
- MERIT case coordinator will receive requests for evaluation.
- The coordinator will arrange for second opinions from other CAC's or DCFS investigators.
- Medical personnel will collaborate with investigative providers to determine next steps.
Provides all children suspected of being physically abused, sexually abused, or neglected with timely expert medical evaluations and treatment, as well as serving the community as a resource for prevention, research, and education.
- MERIT case coordinator will receive requests for evaluation.
- The coordinator will arrange for second opinions from other CAC's or DCFS investigators.
- Medical personnel will collaborate with investigative providers to determine next steps.
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Video taped forensic interviews of children who are victims of sexual and physical abuse and neglect or witnesses to violence.
Child advocacy.
Community education and outreach.
Video taped forensic interviews of children who are victims of sexual and physical abuse and neglect or witnesses to violence.
Child advocacy.
Community education and outreach.
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Acts as a neutral third party to coordinate services and give support to children who have been abused and their non-offending family members. Services include referrals for medical treatment, trauma assessments, referrals for counseling and caregiver education through the Center for Counseling, in-person support during court proceedings, and community prevention and awareness presentations.
Acts as a neutral third party to coordinate services and give support to children who have been abused and their non-offending family members. Services include referrals for medical treatment, trauma assessments, referrals for counseling and caregiver education through the Center for Counseling, in-person support during court proceedings, and community prevention and awareness presentations.
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Coordinates the multi-disciplinary response to child sexual and/or serious physical abuse in a child friendly location.
Services include:
- Linkage to mental health resources
- Coordination with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) regarding the investigation and services provided
- Accompaniment to court hearings/trials, specialized medical appointments, or attendance in victim's place
- Linkage to any community resources available
- Court preparation for victim
- Child friendly facility and trained professional to conduct forensic interviews
- Help with Crime Victims Compensation forms
- Registration with Automated Victim Notification System
Coordinates the multi-disciplinary response to child sexual and/or serious physical abuse in a child friendly location.
Services include:
- Linkage to mental health resources
- Coordination with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) regarding the investigation and services provided
- Accompaniment to court hearings/trials, specialized medical appointments, or attendance in victim's place
- Linkage to any community resources available
- Court preparation for victim
- Child friendly facility and trained professional to conduct forensic interviews
- Help with Crime Victims Compensation forms
- Registration with Automated Victim Notification System
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