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| Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center |
836 E Main St.
Madison, WI 53703
phone: (608) 661-9787
fax: (608) 441-8793
safeharbordc@yahoo.com
Madison, WI 53703
phone: (608) 661-9787
fax: (608) 441-8793
safeharbordc@yahoo.com
| About Safe Harbor |
Safe Harbor brings child abusers to justice by providing a safe place for victims to tell their
story
When a law enforcement officer or child protection worker suspects that a child has been
victimized or witnessed a crime, they need to know that the child is safe. Prior to Safe Harbor
opening its doors in 1999, a child would have to be interviewed multiple times not only by law
enforcement and child protection workers, but also potentially by medical professionals, a
counselor, and a prosecuting attorney.
story
When a law enforcement officer or child protection worker suspects that a child has been
victimized or witnessed a crime, they need to know that the child is safe. Prior to Safe Harbor
opening its doors in 1999, a child would have to be interviewed multiple times not only by law
enforcement and child protection workers, but also potentially by medical professionals, a
counselor, and a prosecuting attorney.
Safe Harbor provides a safe and friendly place
for a child to talk about what has happened to
them
Safe Harbor brings professionals together from
partner agencies including law enforcement,
child protection workers, and the Dane County
District Attorney's Office so that a child can give a
videotaped statement. If a child discloses
evidence of maltreatment or of a crime, the
videotaped statement may be used in court in
place of the child's testimony. If the child
provides information that a crime did not occur,
the matter can be disposed of efficiently and
fairly.
for a child to talk about what has happened to
them
Safe Harbor brings professionals together from
partner agencies including law enforcement,
child protection workers, and the Dane County
District Attorney's Office so that a child can give a
videotaped statement. If a child discloses
evidence of maltreatment or of a crime, the
videotaped statement may be used in court in
place of the child's testimony. If the child
provides information that a crime did not occur,
the matter can be disposed of efficiently and
fairly.
Safe Harbor coordinates mental health services
The staff of Safe Harbor not only coordinates the videotaped forensic interviews, but also
coordinates mental health services for children and families who have come to Safe Harbor.
The staff of Safe Harbor not only coordinates the videotaped forensic interviews, but also
coordinates mental health services for children and families who have come to Safe Harbor.
Safe Harbor provides community outreach and
training
Training is available to schools, civic groups,
churches, and others who work with children.
Safe Harbor conducts a yearly training for law
enforcement and child protection workers on
how to effectively interview children. Additionally,
Safe Harbor is working with our partner agencies
to develop protocols that address the issue of
child neglect.
training
Training is available to schools, civic groups,
churches, and others who work with children.
Safe Harbor conducts a yearly training for law
enforcement and child protection workers on
how to effectively interview children. Additionally,
Safe Harbor is working with our partner agencies
to develop protocols that address the issue of
child neglect.
Safe Harbor is not part of a government agency
Safe Harbor is not run by the District Attorney's Office, human services, or law enforcement. It is
a private non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. As such, it is funded entirely by private
donations and grants, which enable this vital work to continue. Children need a safe, friendly,
and child-centered environment to tell their story and Safe Harbor is that place.
Safe Harbor is not run by the District Attorney's Office, human services, or law enforcement. It is
a private non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. As such, it is funded entirely by private
donations and grants, which enable this vital work to continue. Children need a safe, friendly,
and child-centered environment to tell their story and Safe Harbor is that place.
| Safe Harbor Waiting Room |
| Safe Harbor Interview Room |
"I am so grateful to Safe Harbor for believing my granddaughters and acting quickly so they didn't have one more night of terror." -- Sandy