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Hearts of Hope's three programs - Children’s Advocacy Center, Sexual Abuse Response Center and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners - each offer distinct services that are collaborative in the effort to assist child and adult survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault. All programs strive to meet a combination of crucial objectives.
Summary of services:
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Provide emotional support to all victims of sexual abuse and sexual assault.
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Provide escort advocates who accompany victims of sexual abuse and sexual assault at the hospital and remain with them through the medical examination, evidence collection, and statement to law enforcement.
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Provide a non-threatening environment for a forensic interview with the child to obtain a audio/video tape of the alleged statement of abuse.
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Provide a 24-hour crisis line (233-RAPE or 233-7273).
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Provide short-term crisis intervention counseling for survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault; consists of 8 counseling sessions for survivors and their family.
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Provide awareness education in schools and throughout the Acadiana area through information on rape/sexual abuse and its effects on victims, families.
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Provide a neutral location for community agencies and professionals to meet for case coordination and case review.
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Provide coordination and tracking efforts to a professional multidisciplinary team to increase the prosecution of offenders.
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Provide compassionate and skillful nursing care to all victims in collaboration with designated emergency departments and law enforcement.
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Provide specialized forensic exams and the evidence collection kits for victims of sexual assault.
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