Children’s Advocacy Center Mission Statement

        The mission of the Children’s Advocacy Center is to prevent child abuse now and in the future through…

1.)   Promoting a coordinated, multidisciplinary response to child abuse by facilitating the collaboration of professionals and agencies who address investigation, prosecution and/or treatment in order to reduce the trauma to the child;

2.)  Providing educational opportunities and programs and developing awareness within all segments of the community regarding child abuse.

Statement of Purpose of the Children’s Advocacy Center

The purpose of the Children’s Advocacy Center is to help abused children by providing a safe and comfortable environment designed to meet their needs for support and protection.  The goal is to improve communities’ response to child abuse and neglect and to minimize trauma to children and families.  This is accomplished through the coordination of: 

Law Enforcement   …   Child Protective Services   …   Prosecution

Education   …   Medical   …   Mental Health   …   Victims Services

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Lawrence County is a private, non-profit agency affiliated with Jameson Health System and is a full member of the National Children’s Alliance.  Located in a house, the center provides a warm, home-like environment where interview can be conducted and where team members can meet.  Following the initial report and interview, cases are reviewed by a multidisciplinary team to determine the most appropriate disposition.  The team’s goal is to interrupt the cycle of abuse using a multidisciplinary approach with early intervention and coordination of services.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER OF LAWRENCE COUNTY CALL

(724) 658-4688

OR E-MAIL

sascione@jamesonhealth.org