WINDHAM COUNTY SAFE PLACE CHILD ADVOCACY & SE UNIT/SPECIAL INVESTIGATION

WINDHAM COUNTY SAFE PLACE CHILD ADVOCACY & SE UNIT/SPECIAL INVESTIGATION WELCOMEA Nationally Accredited Child Advocacy Center that offers support and specialized services for children and adults after they report sexual and/or physical violence.Our MISSIONThe mission of Safe Place is to facilitate an integrated, multidisciplinary response to victims of child physical and sexual abuse and victims of adult sexual assault that reduces trauma, promotes prevention and advocacy, and supports healing for all in our community affected by these offenses.WHAT TO EXPECT at safe placeFind Out More... SEEK support Many children and adults are unable to disclose abuse when it first happens. Delayed disclosure, or waiting to tell, is normal. Only 33% of children are able to disclose the abuse they experience right away. ​ To begin working with Safe Place, click here to view our report form. Seek Support Now WAYS TO SUPPORTSafe Place is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit organization that graciously welcomes donations of all kinds! Please click below to find out how you can help!Donate HOW WE HELPSafe Place is proud to provide the following services at no cost to our community!VICTIM ADVOCACYOur Victim Advocate, Mori Boudreau, provides support and connections to specialized services for individuals served by Safe Place. Mori is able to help kids, caregivers, and adult clients make sure that their voice is heard and their needs are met while they are involved with Safe Place. Forensic InterviewsThe Safe Place dedicated interviewer, Sam Prince, interviews people of all ages in a way that feels supportive and as comfortable as possible, which using an evidence-based interview approach. The intention of the interview is to learn the persons experience, from their perspective, in their words.Medical ExamsSpecialized medical evaluations and treatment are made available to CAC clients as part of the team response. Children can receive a non-traumatizing and often reassuring, medical exam at Dartmouth in West Lebanon, NH. Adults may receive an exam at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.TherapyTraci Bartlett provides Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to those impacted by sexual and physical violence in addition to helping children that struggle with Problematic Sexual Behavior. ​ Safe Place also contracts with EMDR therapists for adult clients.OVER 3,000 VICTIMS SUPPORTED.As of 2022, Windham County Safe Place has served over 3,000 survivors and their families, taught thousands of children about child abuse prevention in local schools and trained educators, mental health professionals, law enforcement officers and community members about preventing and responding to allegations of physical and sexual violence.FAQOUTREACH EDUCATION & TRAININGMore Information Safe Place has been working to connect with every school in Windham County to provide prevention education to students of all ages! Children have been able to learn about body safety, disclosing to safe adults, consent, internet safety and more! ​ Safe Place also connects with professionals from all disciplines to share information about mandated reporting, how to listen and talk when someone discloses abuse to you and support survivors of abuse!