Provides services for child survivors of sexual abuse and their families in a child-friendly environment. The CAC serves as a centralized location for interviewing and examining children who are survivors of sexual abuse. The children are interviewed by specially-trained forensic interviewers, and cases are managed by a multi-disciplinary team comprised of Athens County Children Services, Athens County prosecutors, law enforcement officers, mental health counselors, victim advocates, and medical professionals. Goals of the CAC: - Reduce trauma and expedite recovery for children impacted by sexual assault - Increase child safety by conducting forensic interviews and medical exams in one location - Increase success of prosecution of those who sexually abuse children - Support the victim and non-offending family members by offering comprehensive services, such as long-term case management services - Increase the effectiveness of services to child abuse survivors - Prevent further child abuse through community education.
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Physical Address
444 West Union Street, Suite B, Athens, OH 45701
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Application process
Call 740-566-4847 for information.
Eligibility
Athens County residents.
Service area
Athens County, Ohio
Agency info
Athens County Child Advocacy Center
Provides services for child survivors of sexual abuse and their families in a child-friendly environment.