Services for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress
Children's Response Center, a program of Harborview Medical Center, provides services and support for children and youth under the age of 18 who have experienced sexual assault or other traumatic events. Services are also available for non-offending family members and children and youth who display sexual behavior problems.
About Our Services
- Crisis Intervention: in-person plus 24-hour availability by telephone. Provide support and
information to stabilize the situation for individuals and families affected by sexual assault or a traumatic event.
- Information and Referral in response to requests from victims, families and service providers for information and assistance.
- Assessment and Evaluation of children and youth to determine the impact of abuse or traumatic events and make recommendations for treatment and other interventions. Includes specialized evaluations for children with sexual behavior problems and court cases involving Child Protective Services.
- Abuse and Trauma Specific Therapy for individuals and families to address significant or persistent psychological distress, including Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, adjustment reactions and depression.
- Group Therapy for children, youth and parents dealing with sexual assault recovery and prevention. A group for partners of offenders is offered as well.
- Legal Advocacy for individuals and families involved in the court system for reasons related to abuse or criminal victimization.
- Medical Advocacy and coordination of medical exams to evaluate sexual abuse, including documentation for possible court and child protection action.
- Consultation to other professionals and service providers for cases involving child sexual abuse and victims of other trauma.
- Education through such coordinated programs as the Sexual Abuse In-service for Professionals and the Partners for a Healthier Community initiative. Additional presentations are provided to community groups upon request.
- Prevention focused on information and awareness, social change, and skill building.
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for clients referred from DCFS or the Court.
For further information, visit us at: http://www.ChildrensResponseCenter.org