What does DCFS stand for?
Department of Chicago and Franklin Services
Directors of Chicago Family Services
Department of Children and Family Services
DCFS should be contacted when the survivor is a minor (17 and under) who is being abused or neglected…
By a family member
By a caretaker
Someone who lives under the same roof as the survivor
Person of authority such as a teacher, priest, coach
All of the above (A,B,C and D)
Anyone
DCFS should be contacted every time a survivor reports to the Emergency Room to receive treatment for sexual violence.
The purpose of DCFS is to keep children safe.
The purpose of DCFS is to remove children from unsafe homes.
What does ChicagoCAC stand for?
Chicago Child's Advocacy Cite
Chicago Artists' Coalition
Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
The purpose of ChicagoCAC is to conduct victim sensitive forensics interviews and medical exams on minors.
Who provides referrals to the ChicagoCAC?
Hospitals
Advocates
Police
RVA
What are some things to consider if a hospital is referring a patient to the ChicagoCAC to have a forensic medical exam (ISPECK)?
When did the assault occur?
The location of the assault
CCAC is not a hospital therefore they only offer kits within 72 hours after assault. It will take minimally 24 hours to schedule an appointment at CCAC. Options to transfer to CCH, Lurie's or Comers hospital.
The waiting period to be seen at the hospital
If a referral to the ChicagoCAC is not appropriate, given the aforementioned reasons, what options should you discuss with the survivor and his/her/their loved ones?
Schedule an appointment to have the kit done another day at a different hospital
Have the kit done at the ER where they are by a non trained physician
Transfer to CCH, Comer or Lurie's to have a specialized trauma informed ISPECK done
If the patient needs to be transferred to another hospital to have a child sensitive forensic medical exam (ISPECK) where can that be done? (Hint: Name 3 hospitals)
UIC
Comer's
Rush
CCH (Stroger)
Lurie's
Loyola
Which one of the three hospitals above is our preference for a transfer and why?
CCH (Stroger) because we already have an agreement with CCH for our advocates to provide service in their ER.
Comer's because we already have an agreement with CCH for our advocates to provide service in their ER.
Lurie's because we already have an agreement with CCH for our advocates to provide service in their ER.
Northwestern because we already have an agreement with CCH for our advocates to provide service in their ER.