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Ten Things Families Need to Know about Helping a Child who has Experienced Trauma
Ten Things Families Need to Know about Helping a Child who has Experienced Trauma By: Monday Night Hope, Help and Healing Group Caregiver Experts Â

Victim’s Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP)
If a crime victim incurs expenses as a result of a crime, the Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) may reimburse for a multitude of different

Pennsylvania’s Victim’s Bill Of Rights
Pennsylvania’s Victim’s Bill Of Rights As a victim of crime in Pennsylvania you have the following rights:  To receive basic information concerning the services

What do I say to others?
What do I say to others? For many families dealing with similar situations as yours, the prospect of talking to others about what happened was

How do I take care of myself?
How do I take care of myself? It is just as important for you to care for yourself. Your support is critical in your child’s

How do I support my child?
How do I support my child? Stay close to your child immediately following disclosure and provide an extra sense of physical security. Give your child

How do I handle what my child is telling me?
How do I handle what my child is telling me? No parent wants to believe that their child has been sexually abused. It is painful

What is the best way to work with the legal system?
What is the best way to work with the legal system? The legal system has the responsibility to protect children by holding offenders accountable for

What’s the difference between a medical evaluation and a medical exam?
What’s the difference between a medical evaluation and a medical exam?  All children who receive services at the Delaware County Children’s Advocacy Center (DCCAC)

What is Child Abuse?
What is Child Abuse? Child abuse is an act or failure to act on the part of an individual that results in death, physical injury,

Signs Sometimes Shown by Abused Children
Family Support Line offers many services to help your child overcome the effects of trauma. Children react differently depending on age, extent of abuse, support

The Grooming Process:
Offenders use many tactics to gain access to children. These include:

How the Legal System Responds to Abuse:
It is very difficult to predict what will happen for you and your child after the report has been made and the case is in

Working With the System
The system is responsible for protecting children and holding offenders accountable. The more information and cooperation you give to the team of professionals working in