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Hosts annual conferences on trauma and children, publishes literature to inform professionals and the public, provides training and consultation in a host of related areas to similar organizations. The service is provided by the Sanctuary Institute, a training and consultation service, an evidence-based template for system change, based on the active creation and maintenance of a nonviolent, democratic therapeutic community in which staff and clients are empowered as key decision-makers to build a socially responsive, emotionally intelligent community that fosters growth and change.

Offers education and public awareness about child abuse in a variety of methods, including online resources, brochures, and info cards, teaching about issues leading to child abuse and its prevention.

Offers a confidential statewide 24/7 parent helpline which offers assistance to parents, professionals, concerned friends, neighbors and relatives. Also provides parents who are searching for support and services referrals to community services, children and family resources and educational material requests, and assists families, children and teens dealing with problems or those in crisis.

Administers a committee of human service agency representatives and community volunteers who strive to end child abuse and neglect in Steuben County through communication, public awareness, and family activities. Primary activities include the annual Pinwheels and Promises Campaign in April for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Strong Kids Safe Kids free family festival each September, an annual Child Abuse Prevention Award, and other activities.

Offers a range of services to emotionally and physically injured crime victims in Albany County. Services are available to anyone of any age who has experienced a sexual assault or other interpersonal crime at any time in his or her life, or who has been affected by someone else's crime. Provides advocacy with the criminal justice system and law enforcement agencies, confidential crisis intervention counseling and individual, family, and group therapy, assistance with filing New York State Office of Victim Services claims, and 24 hour confidential crisis hotline including a text chat feature. Offers emergency room accompaniment, case management services, prevention education, and mobilization programs. Volunteers are needed to work on the sexual assault hotline, perform clerical duties, and act as court advocates.

Assists in development of families by providing community service and support groups and incorporating and encouraging family structure and support. Address needs in the following areas: social services, domestic violence, child and elderly abuse, immigration, discrimination, housing, education issues, veterans affairs and crisis intervention.

Provides speakers to community and civic groups to raise awareness of child maltreatment and to empower people to effectively intervene on behalf of a child in need. Also, offers New York State certification for the identification and reporting of child abuse for mandated reporters, such as teachers and medical personnel. We offer refresher courses as well.

Offers education and public awareness about child abuse in a variety of methods, including online resources, brochures, and info cards, teaching about issues leading to child abuse and its prevention.

Provides a safe, child-friendly, setting to conduct forensic interviews, medical examinations, and overall support and advocacy for child victims and their non-offending family members wherein allegations of sexual or physical abuse are present in either a criminal or child protective investigation.

Advocates for children and families in the community. Collaborates to get legislation passed to prevent abuse and protect children. Coordinates public involvment to contact state legislators about specific child abuse prevention measures.

Provides OCFS (Office of Children and Family Services) mandated reporter training and information on identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect/maltreatment. On site programs.Call for schedule of programs at PFML.

Raises awareness of the prevalence and consequences of child sexual abuse through education. Offers programs to community groups to stop child sexual abuse.

Offers two awards annually to recognize individuals who significantly support children and youth in Steuben County. The Youth Service Worker of the Year Award recognizes line staff who provide direct services to youth. The Champion for Youth Award recognizes those who significantly support youth from behind the scenes such as community officials, program administrators, board members, or other key volunteers.

Offers a confidential statewide 24/7 parent helpline which offers assistance to parents, professionals, concerned friends, neighbors and relatives. Assists families, children and teens dealing with problems or those in crisis.

Prevention programs offered to community groups to stop instances of child sexual abuse. Offers local information and referral about child sexual abuse issues.