How the process works
Children are referred to Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center by law enforcement and/or the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services when one or more of the following circumstances has occurred:
A child has disclosed sexual abuse.
A child has experienced physical abuse or neglect.
A child has witnessed a violent crime.
Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center is a non-profit organization that brings together investigative agencies, medical and mental health professionals, as well as members of the criminal justice system to advocate for that which is in the best interest of the child. All services provided by Kids Hub are free of charge to our children and their families.
Forensic Interviews
Forensic interviews are conducted with children when there has been an allegation of
physical or sexual abuse. Children that have witnessed a violent crime may also require a forensic interview. A forensic interview is a child’s opportunity to share in detail their experiences.
All forensic interviews are conducted by a trained professional. Forensic interviews are conducted to elicit the child’s statement in a way that is developmentally and culturally sensitive, unbiased, and fact-finding in nature.
Forensic interviews are recorded and the investigative agencies involved in the child's
case will be present to observe the interview through closed-circuit television.
Learn more about Forensic Interviews HERE.
physical or sexual abuse. Children that have witnessed a violent crime may also require a forensic interview. A forensic interview is a child’s opportunity to share in detail their experiences.
All forensic interviews are conducted by a trained professional. Forensic interviews are conducted to elicit the child’s statement in a way that is developmentally and culturally sensitive, unbiased, and fact-finding in nature.
Forensic interviews are recorded and the investigative agencies involved in the child's
case will be present to observe the interview through closed-circuit television.
Learn more about Forensic Interviews HERE.
Coordinated
case management
Kids Hub is one part of a larger team called a Multi-Disciplinary Team. Each part of that team is crucial to our work. This Team works collaboratively, reviewing individual cases, to reduce trauma to children, promote successful legal intervention, and work to ensure the availability of appropriate follow-up services for children and their families.
Multidisciplinary Teams include members of the following agencies:
Learn more about Multi-Disciplinary Case Review
HERE.
Multidisciplinary Teams include members of the following agencies:
- Law Enforcement
- Department of Human Services (DHS)
- Victim Advocacy
- District Attorney's Office
- Mental Health Agencies
Learn more about Multi-Disciplinary Case Review
HERE.
Victim Advocacy
Family and victim advocacy will be provided to all child victims and their non-offending caregivers. Our advocates will begin working with you as soon as you arrive at our center. They will walk you through filling out all of the necessary paperwork and they are there to answer any questions you may have while the forensic interview is taking place.
The advocate will follow-up with you and your child to make sure you are aware of the investigative process and to make sure that you are receiving the appropriate follow-up services. The advocate will also ensure that you and your child are aware of the rights you have under the Victims of Crime Act and will assist you in completing an assistance applicationThe most important role of the family and victim advocate is that they make sure you, as the caregiver, are supported so that you might be better able to support your child.
The most important role of the family and victim advocate is that they make sure you, as the caregiver, are supported so that you might be better able to support your child.
Learn more about Victim Advocacy HERE.
The advocate will follow-up with you and your child to make sure you are aware of the investigative process and to make sure that you are receiving the appropriate follow-up services. The advocate will also ensure that you and your child are aware of the rights you have under the Victims of Crime Act and will assist you in completing an assistance applicationThe most important role of the family and victim advocate is that they make sure you, as the caregiver, are supported so that you might be better able to support your child.
The most important role of the family and victim advocate is that they make sure you, as the caregiver, are supported so that you might be better able to support your child.
Learn more about Victim Advocacy HERE.
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Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center
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15 Millbranch Rd.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 601-909-6294 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Closed Weekends |