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Services
offered at a
Children's Advocacy Center
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Forensic Interview
Children can become
confused or traumatized when interviewed
by several people regarding an allegation of
sexual abuse. At the Children’s Advocacy Center of
Bristol County a specially trained child
interviewer talks to the child about
the abuse. A neutral fact finding interview is
conducted in order to limit the amount of times a
child needs to tell their story. Team members
observe the interview through a one way mirror
or through live closed circuit technology.
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The Bristol County CAC team
includes an Advance Practice Nurse from the Massachusetts Pediatric
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (Pedi SANE) Program. The Pedi SANE’s role is
multi-faceted and with parental consent includes:
●Non-Invasive, expert forensic sexual abuse examinations,
photo-documentation and completion of forensic evidence collection
as indicated
●Consultation with children, parents, and other medical providers for
sexual abuse related health concerns
●Consultation with other team
members regarding medical issues, forensic exam, results and
possible exam interpretations.
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Care provided by the Pedi SANE is
focused to the health and healing of the child and their family.
Pedi SANE services are available to all children when there
is a concern or disclosure of sexual abuse, and are provided at no
charge to the family. The Nurse Examiner is also available to
provide consultation and education for community partners.
Resource Assistant & Victim Support
The
Center provides extensive services to
children and their families, including linkage to
mental health services, domestic violence
centers, and rape crisis centers. Victim Support
Advocates provide investigation updates,
support, and court accompaniment. The center
provides specialized counseling referrals and
outreach services as needed by each case. All CAC
services are customized to meet each family’s
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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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