Primary CAC
Contact(s): |
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Kelly Stephens, Executive Director
Lisa McPherson, Program Director
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Status:
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Accredited |
| Mission Statement: |
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To provide and coordinate services for victims of violent crime. |
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CAC Operations Began: |
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1999 |
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Organizational Model: |
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Independent Non-Profit
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Counties Served in Official Service Area:
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Shawnee |
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Service Area Population / Community Characteristics:
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150,000 - 250,000
Urban |
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Average Number of Children Receiving Core CAC Services:
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151–200 annually |
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Ages of Children Served:
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2.5–18 years |
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Case Criteria: |
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Allegations of Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Child Witness to Violence. Referrals accepted from Law Enforcement, SRS, District Attorney’s Office
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Interagency
Partners: |
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Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office
Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office
Topeka Police Department
Social and Rehabilitation Services – Northeast Region
Stormont-Vail Health Center
Private Practice Psychologist
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| Core Program Components/Services: |
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Cases Reviewed by MDT
Forensic Interviews
Victim Advocacy
Linkage with Mental Health Partner Agency
Linkage with Medical Partner Agency
Case Tracking
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Additional Services: |
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Court Advocacy/Accompaniment
Community Education on Child Abuse
Medical Exam/Hospital Accompaniment
Training for Partner Agency Professionals
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| Facility Information: |
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Prairie Advocacy Center resides in a suite of offices within the Shawnee County Family Resource Center. Rooms include a family waiting area, interview/observation room and case conference area.
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Annual CAC Budget:
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$100,001 - $250,000 |
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Private Foundations/Trusts
Government Grants (State/Federal)
Special Events
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lifehouse child advocacy Center