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Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Video content is provided in English and Spanish; however, the presenters only present in English.
El contenido de video se proporciona en inglés y español; sin embargo, los presentadores solo presentan en inglés.
If you learn or suspect that your child has experienced child sexual abuse, you are not alone.
There are many resources available and people who want to help.
What to do if your child discloses sexual abuse?
If abuse was from a parent/caregiver:
Call Charleston County DSS (888) 227-3487
If abuse was not perpetrated by a caregiver:
Call the police in the county where the abuse occurred
(or 911 if immediate help is needed)
Charleston County Police: 843-743-7200
Berkeley County Police: 843-723-3800
Dorchester County Police: 843-832-0300
Local Resources and Centers
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center (DNCAC)
DNCAC provides forensic evaluations for sexual abuse survivors. This is the first step to becoming
connected to therapy and other services. Call (843) 723-3600 to schedule your child's forensic evaluation.
Click here for more information: https://www.deenortoncenter.org/
National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center (NCVC)
The NCVC offers trauma-focused psychotherapy to children and adults. Call (843) 792-0292 to complete
a phone screen and get your child connected with services. Click here for more information:
https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/psychiatry/divisions-and-programs/divisions/ncvc
National Childhelp National Abuse Hotline
To get more information about child abuse, get assistance reporting abuse, or to speak with a
Child help counselor, please call or text the Child help National Child Abuse Hotline
at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) or chat with a counselor at www.childhelphotline.org
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