Child sexual abuse is found everywhere. In the best of neighborhoods, and the poorest of towns. Sometimes the perpetrator is a stranger. But 90 percent of the time, the child knows, loves and trusts their abuser.
The single most important factor in a child’s recovery from sexual abuse is being believed by the non-abusing parent. It’s about being trusted. And feeling safe.
We bring together social workers, medical professionals, law enforcement, prosecutors, therapists and advocates, to work as a team. It’s about justice. And healing.
We bring calm, compassion, and efficiency. We make the process revolve around the child, rather than force the child to work around the process.
It makes sense. It saves money. It heals hearts.
Need help with an investigation? Want to understand mandated reporting? Would like a presentation to your group? If you’re a professional working with children, we can help.
How we help kids
Before there were Child Advocacy Centers, children and families had to begin at the emergency room or the police station and then navigate the complex systems—medical, law enforcement, prosecution, counseling—on their own. We made it better. A lot better. And our approach saves one-third of the cost. Read more.
Our partners make it possible
Our partners include: Monroe County Child Protective Services | Law enforcement, including: Rochester Police Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police | Monroe County District Attorney’s Office | REACH Program of Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester | Rape Crisis Service | Linden Oaks Sexual Abuse Treatment Services | Catholic Family Center. Read more about their expertise and the way we collaborate on behalf of children.
“You think…it can’t happen here.” “There must be something wrong with me.” Watch the stories.
Each deck of Rochester Dining Cards consists of $10 gift certificates to 52 locally owned restaurants. The cards are good through the end of 2012, and there are no black-out dates. Each deck costs $20 – this is a $500 value!! One dollar from the sale of each deck goes to Bivona Child Advocacy Center. This is a win-win-win for you, participating restaurants and Bivona!
Breaking the Silence on Child Abuse Protection, Prevention, Intervention, and Deterrence
HEARING DATE: December 13, 2011
In recent months the issue of child sexual abuse has been prevalent in both national and local news. The December 13, 2011 Senate Subcommittee on Children and Families hearing, “Breaking the Silence on Child Abuse Protection, Prevention, Intervention, and Deterrence,” brought together a panel of respected leaders in the child advocacy community to discuss relevant issues surrounding child sexual abuse.
Don’t miss the Bivona Child Advocacy Center’s signature event and the pre-eminent OTBN party in Rochester next year. The night will focus on wine, food, travel and sports…
How we help kids
Each deck of Rochester Dining Cards consists of $10 gift certificates to 52 locally owned restaurants. The cards are good through the end of 2012, and there are no black-out dates. Each deck costs $20 – this is a $500 value!! One dollar from the sale of each deck goes to Bivona Child Advocacy Center. This is a win-win-win for you, participating restaurants and Bivona!
