LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTNERS

CATEGORY: | DATE: February 25, 2019

Sheriff Offices and Police Departments, especially Special Victims Units,  in four parishes work closely with the BRCAC in addressing the problem of child abuse by referring victims of violent crime to the Center, by participating in weekly case reviews with

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MEDICAL PARTNERS & HOSPITALS

CATEGORY: | DATE: February 25, 2019

The EBR Coroner’s Office Sexual Assault and Nurse Examiners (SANE) Program , OLOL hospitalists and area pediatricians participate in weekly case reviews, refer survivors to the CAC when encountered initially in medical settings, and provide forensic medical exams that are

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DISTRICT ATTORNEY PARTNERS

CATEGORY: | DATE: February 25, 2019

Prosecutors in four parishes participate in weekly reviews, guide the process of investigation determining what components may be needed to strengthen cases;  District Attorney offices also provide critical victim advocacy services which are coordinated with the Advocacy services of the

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CHILD & FAMILY SERVICE PROVIDERS

CATEGORY: | DATE: February 25, 2019

Various local community providers collaborate with the BRCAC team in provided other needed services for families.  Through “linkage agreements” and Memorandums of Understanding, these agencies often participate in case discussion and work to coordinate care in such a way that

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CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

CATEGORY: | DATE: February 25, 2019

The Louisiana Department of Child and Family Services in four parishes work closely with the BRCAC in addressing the problem of child abuse by referring victims of violent crime to the Center, by participating in weekly case reviews with the

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EDUCATION/ACADEMIC PARTNERS

CATEGORY: | DATE: February 25, 2019

Programs allow CAC entry to present education and abuse prevention. Some of our EDUCATION partners include: Louisiana Department of Education EBR ICARE Program EBR Parish Schools LSU School of Social Work

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