ABUSE AND CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES | BRAVE BE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER

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.

Physical Address

5025 Garland Street, Lincoln, NE 68504

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm;

Fax

(402) 476-5330

Application process

Call for information

Fee

None for victim or non-offending family members

Required documents

Insurance information is optional

Eligibility

Any child age 18 or under who is alleged to have been a victim of child sexual abuse, serious physical abuse or neglect, witness to a violent crime, recovered from a kidnapping or found in a drug endangered environment

Languages

English

Service area

Butler County, Nebraska Thayer County, Nebraska Fillmore County, Nebraska Seward County, Nebraska Johnson County, Nebraska Jefferson County, Nebraska Cass County, Nebraska Saunders County, Nebraska Saline County, Nebraska Pawnee County, Nebraska Gage County, Nebraska Polk County, Nebraska Richardson County, Nebraska York County, Nebraska Otoe County, Nebraska Nemaha County, Nebraska Lancaster County, Nebraska

Agency info

BRAVE BE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER

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.