UMC | Children's Justice Center

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“Child abuse causes a shadow the length of a lifetime.” — Herbert Ward
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Advisory Council Members:

Geneva Cannon
MS Department of Health

Captain Wayne Cook
Stone County S.O.

Karen Fox, PhD
Delta Health Alliance

Elizabeth Hocker
Children’s Justice Center – UMC

Clay Joyner
ADA – District #1

Tony Lawrence
DA – District #19

LeaAnne Lemmons, CAC
Oxford

Tracy Malone, DHS
Tupelo

Patti Marshall, AGO
Jackson

Lee Ann McElroy
MS Department of Education

Candace Nelson, RN
Meridian

Tonya Rogilio, DHS
McComb

Shalotta Sharp, RN
Meridian

Karla Steckler, DHS
Jackson

Will Sorey, MD
UMC

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If you are investigating a case of child abuse or a child discloses sexual abuse, please call the numbers listed for a forensic medical evaluation

Batson CARE Clinic at the Children’s Justice Center
Jackson Medical Mall
350 West Woodrow Wilson
Jackson, MS
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 p.m.
601.815.0115

Satellite Clinic:

CARE Clinic at Rush – Meridian
601.703.9260

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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can make a referral?
Referrals are accepted by law enforcement, DHS, child advocacy centers and health care providers.

Is there a charge for services?
There is no fee to the requesting agency for the medical assessment. Reports of the medical findings are provided to law enforcement, DHS and child advocacy centers on each child examined at the CARE clinics.

Does a forensic interview need to be done prior to referring the child for a medical evaluation?
No, a forensic interview is desirable, but not necessary. Anytime a child discloses child sexual abuse, a referral should be made to the Children’s Justice Center or one of the satellite clinics.

Is staff available to testify in a youth court or criminal proceeding?
Yes, subpoenas may be faxed to 601.984.5257. Please provide three to six weeks notice prior to trial, if possible.

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Want to know more?
Welcome (click to view)
What is the Children's Justice Center (click to view)

Medical Evidence
Update (click to view)

Training
FTT (Failure To Thrive) Registration Form (click to view)
Peds Maltreatment Training Registration Form (click to view)

CJC Statistics
2006 Statistics & Charts (click to view)
2007 Statistics & Charts (click to view)

Help us to improve training and services (Click to view)

http://cjc.umc.edu/

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ January 2008| Volume I Issue I

Frequently Asked Questions Who can make a referral? Referrals are accepted by law enforcement, DHS, child advocacy centers and health care providers.

Is there a charge for services? There is no fee to the requesting agency for the medical assessment. Reports of the medical findings are provided to law enforcement, DHS and child advocacy centers on each child examined at the CARE clinics.

Does a forensic interview need to be done prior to referring the child for a medical evaluation? No, a forensic interview is desirable, but not necessary. Anytime a child discloses child sexual abuse, a referral should be made to the Children’s Justice Center or one of the satellite clinics.

Is staff available to testify in a youth court or criminal proceeding? Yes, subpoenas may be faxed to 601.984.5257. Please provide three to six weeks notice prior to trial, if possible.

Frequently Asked Questions
Who can make a referral?
Referrals are accepted by law enforcement, DHS, child advocacy centers and health care providers.

Is there a charge for services?
There is no fee to the requesting agency for the medical assessment. Reports of the medical findings are provided to law enforcement, DHS and child advocacy centers on each child examined at the CARE clinics.

Does a forensic interview need to be done prior to referring the child for a medical evaluation?
No, a forensic interview is desirable, but not necessary. Anytime a child discloses child sexual abuse, a referral should be made to the Children’s Justice Center or one of the satellite clinics.

Is staff available to testify in a youth court or criminal proceeding?
Yes, subpoenas may be faxed to 601.984.5257. Please provide three to six weeks notice prior to trial, if possible.