BivonaChildAdvocacy
A safe, welcoming place where children who have been sexually or physically abused can begin their journey of healing. We impact more than 1,000 children/year.
Before there were Child Advocacy Centers, children and families had to begin at the emergency room or the police station and then navigate the complex systems—medical, law enforcement, prosecution, counseling—on their own. We made it better. A lot better. And our approach saves one-third of the cost. Bivona Child Advocacy Center is the only agency in the Greater Rochester community to provide these services. Although Bivona receives some government funding, much of our support comes from people within the community. Our mission is fulfilled through greater public awareness and support!
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About BivonaChildAdvocacy
Our partners and a team approach make it possible. This progressive approach partners child protective services social workers, law enforcement, prosecutors, medical professionals, therapists, advocates, and volunteers. Whenever possible, children participate in only one forensic interview, and one medical exam—a streamlined process which reduces the chances that the children are re-traumatized and preserves the best evidence for investigators. Team members work together to provide the child and family the support services they need—all the way through trial and beyond—so that a process of trust and healing can begin.
We formally partner with these agencies to provide services to children:
Monroe County Child Protective Services
Law enforcement, including:
Rochester Police Department
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
New York State Police
Monroe County District Attorney’s Office
REACH Program of Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester
Rape Crisis Service
Linden Oaks Sexual Abuse Treatment Service
Catholic Family Center
We formally partner with these agencies to provide services to children:
Monroe County Child Protective Services
Law enforcement, including:
Rochester Police Department
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
New York State Police
Monroe County District Attorney’s Office
REACH Program of Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester
Rape Crisis Service
Linden Oaks Sexual Abuse Treatment Service
Catholic Family Center
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