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Sexual Assault Intervention Network (SAIN)
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Coordinates child sexual and physical abuse investigations with state and local police, the Department of Social Services, and the District Attorney's office.
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Ensures medical and mental health care for victims.
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Tracks each and every child through prosecution and beyond.
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Compiles statistical analysis of child abuse cases.
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Child and Family Counseling
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Provides therapeutic services to child victims and their non-offending family members.
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Provides clinical evaluations of children affected by violence.
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Provides comprehensive group treatment program.
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Provides clinical support and consultation to the SAIN program.
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Prevention and Outreach Program
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Increases community awareness of child abuse and domestic violence.
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Provides programs to the community to prevent child abuse.
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Acts as a community resource for violence prevention materials.
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A collaborative effort between the Kids' Place and the Elizabeth Freeman Center.
Court Appointed Special Advocacy Program (CASA)
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Trains community volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children in court.
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Provides a system of detailed reporting and monitoring to ensure that children don't fall through the cracks of the child protective system.
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National CASA member program
SAFE BERKSHIRES Program
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Provides advocacy and counseling services to abused women and their children.
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Increases awareness of the effects of domestic violence on children.
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A joint collaborative between the Kids' Place and the Elizabeth Freeman Center.
Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program
Berkshire Trauma Response Network (BTRN)
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Works collaboratively with existing agencies and school administrations to plan the most effective response in the event of a critical incident.
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Coordinates Post Traumatic Stress Management Training for school and community based professionals throughout Berkshire County.
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Available to respond and assist in the recovery process following a critical incident in Berkshire County and provide support to the impacted community.
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