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CHILD ABUSE RELATED SERVICES - FORENSIC INTERVIEWING AND ADVOCACY SERVICES | SHINING STAR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER

The Center is dedicated to serving the best interests of sexually/ physically abused and neglected children by providing:

- A safe and comfortable environment for the child and family to feel at ease while talking about the abuse during the investigation process.

- Linkage and coordination between police investigators, child welfare workers, prosecutors, and treatment providers so that the number of victim interviews can be reduced.

- An interdisciplinary review process for decision-making, problem-solving, information sharing and case monitoring.

- A comprehensive tracking system shared by all appropriate agencies for those children who have been sexually/ physically abused.

- Specialized training for professionals involved with victims and families in child sexual/ physical abuse cases.

- Education and prevention in dealing with issues of sexual/ physical/ abuse.

- Provides medical evaluations performed by physicians specially trained in the detection and treatment of child physical/sexual abuse.

Physical Address

215 East 1st Street, Suite 110, Dixon, IL 61021

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm;

Application process

Referrals through DCFS and law enforcement only

Fee

None

Required documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

Open to youth under 18

Languages

English

Service area

Ogle County, Illinois
Lee County, Illinois

Agency info

SHINING STAR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER

Forensic interviews, advocacy, and counseling related to child abuse.