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Welcome to the Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol County
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The CAC Team Approach
The CAC model is based on a philosophy that
it takes a team of dedicated professionals
sharing their knowledge, skills, and
resources to serve the needs of children and
families who are victims of abuse. The
Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County
serves as a child friendly place for
community partners with collective expertise
to participate in the investigation of
reported allegations of sexual abuse,
witness to violence, and abuse to disabled
adults. The Sexual Abuse Intervention
Network (SAIN) is a component of the
Children’s Advocacy Center which is a
process of investigation, prosecution, AND
healing for child victims of abuse. The CAC
assists in the tracking and monitoring of
cases to ensure no child falls through the
cracks. The team works together to reduce
the trauma victims experience and enhance
the ability to respond to child
maltreatment. |
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Report Child Abuse (Mandated Reporting)
If you suspect any case
of child abuse or neglect, report it
immediately to the local police department
or by calling the Massachusetts Department
of Social Services. Bristol County
affiliated DSS offices are located in
Attleboro, Fall River, and New Bedford.
After hour reports can be made to the
Department of Social Services hotline at
1-800-792-5200. Referrals for forensic
interviews to the Children’s Advocacy Center
of Bristol County must come from the
Department of Social Services, local police
departments and/or the District Attorney’s
office. Medical consultation and examination
from the Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse
Examiners are available to community medical
providers as needed and can be accessed at
the CAC, 508-674-6111. Incidents of abuse to
disabled adults should be reported to the
Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC),
1-800-426-9009. |
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Partner
Agencies |
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Children’s Advocacy Center of
Bristol County is a member of the National
Children’s Alliance (NCA) and works in
conjunction with the Regional and National
CAC to provide service to children and their
families. |
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Office of Bristol County District Attorney
C. Samuel Sutter
508-677-3206
Massachusetts Department of Social Services
Attleboro 508-431-9500
Fall River 508-235-9800
New Bedford 508-910-1000
MA Pediatric Sexual Assault
Nurse Examiner Program
Child & Family Services
Bristol County Police Departments |
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Children’s Advocacy Center of
Bristol County is made possible by the
generous donations of the citizens of
Bristol County.
To make a tax deductible donation please
send to:
Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County
139 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02721 |
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