Reporting and Investigation of Child Sexual Abuse Outside the Family
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As the victim, the following should
be provided. If it is not, ask for it. -
Put in contact with the specialist in child sexual abuse and/or victim
advocate
- Offered immediate crisis intervention and if available,
follow-up counseling
- Informed of the victim's rights
- Assistance with protective orders and criminal complaints
- Assistance throughout the investigation and prosecution
of the offender
- Assistance in filing for victim compensation benefits
- Provided referral contact information to supportive
community services
- Assistance in safety planning
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Provided by Administration for
Children and Families (ACF)
370 L'Enfant Promenade SW
Washington, DC 20447 |
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Provides toll free numbers for each
state to report abuse and an overall toll free number if no
state number exists. |
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www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/publications/rpt_abu.htm
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