WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO
What We Do
The mission of the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center (BCCAC) is to provide resources and services to child victims of sexual abuse and severe physical abuse, their supportive family members, and the community through a multidisciplinary team approach while empowering all toward child abuse prevention.
Learch More About Forensic Interviews: are conducted by certified specialists at the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center. These interviews are developmentally sensitive, legally sound ways of gathering factual information in child abuse cases and are conducted jointly with multi-disciplinary team members.
Learn More About Our Multidisciplinary Team: utilizes discussion and information sharing regarding the investigation, case status and services needed by the child and family.
Learn More About Our Counseling Program: The BCCAC provides individual and family counseling to child victims of sexual abuse and severe physical abuse and their supportive family members at no charge. Therapy services are provided by licensed counselors.
Learn More About Our Family Advocate: is a program designed to offer emotional support to the non-offending caregivers of sexually abused children.
Learn More About Internet Safety: Abuse prevention programs are provided for local schoolchildren.
Learn More About TransParenting: is a four hour educational program about the needs of children during and after the divorce of their parents.
Learn More About Rollercoasters: is a program for children whose families are experiencing a divorce, a separation, or remarriage.
FORENSIC INTERVIEWS
Forensic Interviews : A Forensic Interview is a developmentally sensitive, legally sound way of gathering factual information. The Certified Forensic Interviewers interview children in cases of alleged sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, and/or exposure to other traumatic situations such as domestic violence or being a witness to a violent crime. These interviews are conducted jointly with case assigned multidisciplinary team members observing through a closed circuit television system and submitting questions as needed. The forensic interviewers are specifically trained through a rigorous program provided by the National Children's Advocacy Center in Huntsville, AL. They take every measure possible to minimize trauma and distress while ensuring that carefully crafted, non-leading and non-biased questions are asked to clarify abuse disclosure information.
MULTIDISIPLINARY TEAM
The Multidisciplinary Team is composed of members from the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center, the Baldwin County District Attorney's Office, the Department of Human Resources, Law Enforcement, and various medical and mental health agencies. This TEAM approach helps to minimize trauma to child victims of abuse and provides the necessary assessment, leadership, and consultation throughout the duration of the case.
MULTIDISIPLINARY TEAM
The Multidisciplinary Team is composed of members from the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center, the Baldwin County District Attorney's Office, the Department of Human Resources, Law Enforcement, and various medical and mental health agencies. This TEAM approach helps to minimize trauma to child victims of abuse and provides the necessary assessment, leadership, and consultation throughout the duration of the case.
MULTIDISIPLINARY TEAM
The Multidisciplinary Team is composed of members from the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center, the Baldwin County District Attorney's Office, the Department of Human Resources, Law Enforcement, and various medical and mental health agencies. This TEAM approach helps to minimize trauma to child victims of abuse and provides the necessary assessment, leadership, and consultation throughout the duration of the case.
COUNSELING
Counseling services are offered to child victims of abuse and their supportive family members free of charge. These services are provided by licensed counselors in both of our locations. Services may include assessments and individual, family, and group counseling. Counselors receive specialized training in child abuse dynamics and trauma treatment through the National Children's Advocacy Center and related educational institutions.
COUNSELING
Counseling services are offered to child victims of abuse and their supportive family members free of charge. These services are provided by licensed counselors in both of our locations. Services may include assessments and individual, family, and group counseling. Counselors receive specialized training in child abuse dynamics and trauma treatment through the National Children's Advocacy Center and related educational institutions.
COUNSELING
Counseling services are offered to child victims of abuse and their supportive family members free of charge. These services are provided by licensed counselors in both of our locations. Services may include assessments and individual, family, and group counseling. Counselors receive specialized training in child abuse dynamics and trauma treatment through the National Children's Advocacy Center and related educational institutions.
FAMILY ADVOCATE
The Family Advocate Program is designed to offer emotional support for the non-offending caregivers of abused children. The Family Advocate is also available to provide information and links to various community services, such as job training programs, financial assistance, medical agencies, and childcare facilities. The advocate is trained to work one-on-one with caregivers to help them reclaim their lives.
FAMILY ADVOCATE
The Family Advocate Program is designed to offer emotional support for the non-offending caregivers of abused children. The Family Advocate is also available to provide information and links to various community services, such as job training programs, financial assistance, medical agencies, and childcare facilities. The advocate is trained to work one-on-one with caregivers to help them reclaim their lives.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Medical Services are offered to child victims by a specially trained Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Additional details about these services will be added to our website soon.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Medical Services are offered to child victims by a specially trained Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Additional details about these services will be added to our website soon.
Thank you for your commitment to taking
Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children online sexual abuse prevention training. On the file above, you will find instructions on how to access your unique login page where you will create a user account, along with directions on how to access the online training.
The training is two hours, contains a mix of survivor stories, expert advice, and practical guidance for prevention of child sexual abuse. Some of the survivor stories may affect you in a personal way, as they are stories of actual survivors. These are the experiences that children face when they are abused, so Darkness to Light chose to include them.
There is a National Resource Sheet available in the resource section of the course with names and numbers of agencies that can help, if you feel that you need to speak to someone. Darkness to Light's helpline is (251) 989-2555.
Please note that these links are to create a new user account. If you have to exit the training for any reason, please go to the link below to continue the training.
Internet Safety
Internet Safety Classes are taught by our Prevention Specialist.
Please note the following helpful websites:
How to report child abuse:
To report a suspected case of child abuse, call:
-Department of Human Resources (251) 945-2400 (Ask for Intake)
-Local Police or Sheriff's Office
If it is an emergency, dial 911
What to include in a report:
1. Child's name and location
2. Parent's name and address
3. Your name and your agency, school or organization
(Calls can be made anonymously)
-A clear and concise description of the abuse/neglect with as many specific details as possible
What to do in an emergency:
If a life threatening situation exists, make sure the person taking your call understands it is an emergency
