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Provides a child-friendly setting for investigation of child abuse cases, conducts victim interviews, provides referrals and advocacy, onsite examinations and support throughout the investigatory and judicial process.

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Safe place for children who are alleging sexual and/or physical abuse, have witnessed a violent crime, witness to domestic violence, and/or been kidnapped to be interviewed by law enforcement, case workers, or forensic interviewer.  Coordinated multi-disciplinary approach to the ongoing investigation of child abuse cases which includes law enforcement, protection and safety workers, legal, mental health, medical and trained professionals.  Hair testing for drug endangered children and S.A.N.E. exams for children ages 0-16 years.  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.  Offers community educational presentations.

S.A.N.E stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner which is a registered nurse or nurse practitioner who has completed specialized training to assist sexual assault victims. They collect all forensic evidence and perform exams.

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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.

Nebraska 211 v2 Writer

Provides a child-friendly setting for investigation of child abuse cases, conducts victim interviews, provides referrals and advocacy, onsite examinations and support throughout the investigatory and judicial process.

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Provides court advocacy and crisis intervention for child victims of abuse. Investigates child physical and sexual abuse allegations. Coordinates specialized medical examinations and assistance to local police departments. Also offers referrals to area agencies and/or private therapists for ongoing counseling needs.

Lake County 211

Provides crisis intervention and case management services to abused children. Services include support to the child and the non-offending family members, linkage to counseling and medical services for the child, court support services, and screenings. 

Nebraska 211 v2 Writer

Coordination of law enforcement, Health and Human Service, prosecutors, healthcare professionals, and advocates to respond to abuse and sexual assault.

Referral source for victims of child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and abused or neglected vulnerable adults.

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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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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.

Nebraska 211 v2 Writer

Organization that investigates and treats the sexual and physical abuse cases of children. Children are interviewed in a comfortable environment to gather information regarding the child's experience. Services offered include:

- Crisis counseling.

- Victim advocacy and support.

- Case management.

- Legal, medical, and resource advocacy.

Nebraska 211 v2 Writer

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

Nebraska 211 v2 Writer

Provides a child-friendly setting for the multidisciplinary investigation of child abuse cases, conducts victim sensitive forensic interviews by specially trained staff, referrals for treatment services, advocacy and support throughout the investigatory and judicial processes and ensures comprehensive tracking of all data related to cases.

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Provides a safe, non-threatening atmosphere where victims of alleged child sexual and physical abuse are interviewed by one person.  Replaces the traditional system by which children endured numerous interviews by various agency professionals.  The investigation team (made up of representatives from the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), State Attorney’s Office, and local law enforcement), works in unison to take the case from allegation to investigation to prosecution.

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Provides a patient Advocate helps children and families navigate through the system, assisting the child and family to receive appropriate services. The Center's team works in coordination with DHS and law enforcement. After an interview and medical exam, the Child Protection Center staff, a DHS assessment worker and a law enforcement officer reviews the information together. They make recommendations and referrals to community services and specify any investigative action.

Nebraska 211 v2 Writer

Works with law enforcement, child protection services, physicians, state and county prosecutors, and other healthcare professionals who find themselves dealing with cases where questions of possible child abuse and neglect arise.

Provides complete physical exams, forensic photographic documentation, in-depth psychosocial assessments of the child and family, medical record reviews, hair sampling collections for drug exposures in children and adults, urine drug screen facilitation, courtroom testimony, educational presentations, and referrals to child protection services, law enforcement, mental health services, and substance abuse services.

Forensic interviewer and mental/behavioral family assistance available.

Nebraska 211 v2 Writer

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. Offers community educational presentations. Provides medical exams for sexual assault of children.

Nebraska 211 v2 Writer

Supports the multi-disciplinary team assessments of serious child abuse (sexual abuse and serious physical abuse) conducted by law enforcement and child protective services (Department of Human Services-DHS). Referrals are made by law enforcement and/or DHS for specialized services which include forensic interviews, medical evaluations, family advocacy, and case management services.

Nebraska 211 v2 Writer

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.

Nebraska 211 v2 Writer

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.

Nebraska 211 v2 Writer

Provides advocacy for families and children experiencing separation, helping to place children in a safe, turbulent-free environment during this difficult period, working towards facilitating a smooth transition when children return to their homes. Offering tools to strengthen family relationships to help prevent domestic violence, child abuse, and neglect by providing education, resources, and support services 

Also provided is educating at-risk families about existing laws, court procedures, and case resolution procedures. Also offers one-on-one coaching sessions also educate families about their rights, roles, and responsibilities as parents. Equips parents with developmentally appropriate strategies to create loving, safe, and nurturing environments for their children. For families experiencing separation, there is advocacy for children to be placed in a safe, turbulent-free environment during this difficult period. 

Domestic Violence Awareness Program educates the public of domestic violence and how it relates to children; with much emphasis on how domestic violence impacts families. The goal is to inform the community about the results of domestic violence and its impact on the lives of its victims, children, and families.

Nebraska 211 v2 Writer

Provides programs for families involved in the child welfare system or in crisis that need encouragement while they change their lives. Services include advocacy, mentoring, mediation, alternative counseling, workshops, outreach and 3rd party visits.

Also provides group sessions and trainings.

Nebraska 211 v2 Writer

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.

Nebraska 211 v2 Writer

Provides a safe environment for forensic interviews and medical evaluations of a child victim, 18 years or under, who is alleged to have been a victim of child sexual abuse, serious physical abuse and neglect, witness to a violent crime, recovered from a kidnapping, or found in a drug endangered environment.  Services accessed after hours via on-call coverage for law enforcement needing immediate assistance with a forensic interview of a child victim/witness. 

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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STAR Center (formerly know as Regional Child Protection Center) brings together a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in the investigation, treatment and prosecution of child abuse cases in Central Iowa. These services are offered in an easy-to-access, child-friendly location by individuals dedicated to putting the child's health, well-being and safety first.

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.

Nebraska 211 v2 Writer

Provides first responders for reports of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, sexual exploitation, child pornography, neglect, and exposure to violence involving children. Offers help for clients to understand and move through the system. Provides one-on-one support, advocacy, and legal aid for clients.

Nebraska 211 v2 Writer