New Resource:

Your Rights as a Survivor:

A Guide for Caregivers of Children Who

Experienced Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation

The Children’s Commission established a working group of various state agencies and organizations to develop a guide for children who have experienced sexual abuse and exploitation, similar to the Adult Survivors’ Rights Guide created by the Office of the Governor Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force. The purpose of the new guide is to empower caregivers by providing an overview of the child’s rights, which professionals are involved, and how to access resources. The guide includes common terms and helpful links, and explains the roles and responsibilities throughout a case including:

• Reporting and Safety
• Department of Family and Protective Services 
• Civil Investigation and Civil Court Proceedings 
• Law Enforcement
• Criminal Investigation and Criminal Court Proceedings
• Support and Protection

Your Rights as a Survivor: A Guide for Caregivers of Children Who Experienced Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation is now available for PDF download on the Children’s Commission website. 

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