| 314 E. Rio Grande Victoria, TX. 77901 |
Phone: 361-570-1537 Fax: 361-573-7268 |
General Information
| Executive Director: | |
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| Mission Statement: | A non-profit agency dedicated to eliminating sexual violence within our community through comprehensive services. The mission of the Hope Center is to lessen the emotional trauma to victims by coordinating the multidisciplinary investigation, assessment, prosecution and treatment of sexual and serious physical abuse. |
| Operational Since: | Nov, 2001 |
| Annual CAC Budget: | $1 - 99,999 |
| Service Area: | Single County |
| County(ies) Served: | Victoria |
| Community Characteristics: | Rural |
| CAC Model: | Umbrella Agency |
| Case Criteria: |
Sexual and Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Physical Abuse Child Witness |
| Ages of Children Served: | 0 to 17 |
| Average Number of Children Receiving First Time Core CAC Services Each Month: | 20 |
| Interagency Partners: | Citizens Medical Center Detar Healthcare System Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Victoria County District Attorney's Office Victoria County Sheriff's Department Victoria Police Department |
| Interagency Partners Housed On Site: | No |
| Core Program Components/Services: |
Cases Reviewed by MDT Forensic Interviews Off Site Mental Health Services Off Site Sexual Assault Exams On Site Mental Health Services Volunteer Program |
| Additional Services Provided: |
Assistance With Completion Of CVC Application Court School/Trial Preparation Information Regarding Client's Case, Services Available, Criminal/Civil Justice System Medical/Hospital Accompaniment Referral for and/or Coordination of Other Social/Family Services Courtesy Interviews/Services Case Management/Tracking Bilingual Interviewer |
| Center Staff Positions and Time Staffed: | Executive Director (fte) Program Coordinator/Forensic Interviewer (2 fte) |
| Facility Information: | Square footage: 850. The Child Advocacy Center is dual program operating as a part of Hope of South Texas, Inc. (Sexual Assault Crisis Center). The Center utilizes a child-friendly waiting room, interview room, observation room, and two crisis intervention offices. Other space includes waiting area, kitchen, and bathroom. |
| Funding Sources: |
Special Events State Government United Way VOCA Target Private Donations |
