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Safe Harbor provides a safe and
friendly place for a child to talk
about what has happened to
them
When a law enforcement officer or
child protection worker suspects
that a child has been victimized or
witnessed a crime, they need to
know that the child is safe. Prior to
Safe Harbor opening its doors in
1999, a child would have to be
interviewed multiple times not only
by law enforcement and child
protection workers, but also
potentially by medical professionals,
a counselor, and a prosecuting
attorney.
Safe Harbor provides a safe and
friendly place for a child to talk
about what has happened to them,
so that hopefully the child will be
interviewed only once. Safe Harbor
brings professionals together from
all the agencies involved with a case,
and the child talks to a highly
trained interviewer. This statement
is recorded, and if charges are filed,
the recorded statement may be
used in court in place of the child's
testimony.
friendly place for a child to talk
about what has happened to
them
When a law enforcement officer or
child protection worker suspects
that a child has been victimized or
witnessed a crime, they need to
know that the child is safe. Prior to
Safe Harbor opening its doors in
1999, a child would have to be
interviewed multiple times not only
by law enforcement and child
protection workers, but also
potentially by medical professionals,
a counselor, and a prosecuting
attorney.
Safe Harbor provides a safe and
friendly place for a child to talk
about what has happened to them,
so that hopefully the child will be
interviewed only once. Safe Harbor
brings professionals together from
all the agencies involved with a case,
and the child talks to a highly
trained interviewer. This statement
is recorded, and if charges are filed,
the recorded statement may be
used in court in place of the child's
testimony.
Safe Harbor coordinates mental
health services
The staff of Safe Harbor not only
coordinates the videotaped forensic
interviews, but also coordinates
mental health services for children
and families who have come to Safe
Harbor.
Safe Harbor Training
Safe Harbor staff are trained in a
nationally recognized curriculum
called Stewards of Children, by
Darkness to Light. Authorized
facilitators of this training teach how
to keep the children in your life safe,
and it is available to schools, civic
groups, churches, and others who
work with children. Please contact
us if you are interested in hosting a
Stewards of Children child sexual
abuse prevention training program.
You can visit
www.darkness2light.org to learn
more.
Safe Harbor conducts a yearly
training for law enforcement and
child protection workers on how to
effectively interview children.
Additionally, Safe Harbor is working
with our partner agencies to
develop protocols that address the
issue of child neglect.
health services
The staff of Safe Harbor not only
coordinates the videotaped forensic
interviews, but also coordinates
mental health services for children
and families who have come to Safe
Harbor.
Safe Harbor Training
Safe Harbor staff are trained in a
nationally recognized curriculum
called Stewards of Children, by
Darkness to Light. Authorized
facilitators of this training teach how
to keep the children in your life safe,
and it is available to schools, civic
groups, churches, and others who
work with children. Please contact
us if you are interested in hosting a
Stewards of Children child sexual
abuse prevention training program.
You can visit
www.darkness2light.org to learn
more.
Safe Harbor conducts a yearly
training for law enforcement and
child protection workers on how to
effectively interview children.
Additionally, Safe Harbor is working
with our partner agencies to
develop protocols that address the
issue of child neglect.
| Safe Harbor Interview Room |
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Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
is a fully accredited member of the
National Children's Alliance.
National Children's Alliance
(NCA)purpose is to empower local
communities to provide
comprehensive, coordinated and
compassionate services to victims
of child abuse.
To learn about Child Advocacy
Centers on a national scale, visit
the NCA website at
www.nationalchildrensalliance.org
Safe Harbor is not part of a
government agency
Safe Harbor is not run by the
District Attorney's Office, human
services, or law enforcement. It is
funded by donations and grants,
which enable this vital work to
continue. Children need a safe,
friendly, and child-centered
environment to tell their story and
Safe Harbor is that place.
