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Sexual Abuse Treatment Services are provided to
families that have one or more members who have been sexually abused either
by a family member or non-family member in a care-taking role. The
offender or perpetrator (the individual who initiates the sexual activity)
may have been someone within the immediate family, stepfamily, a neighbor,
or a stranger. Both boys and girls are accepted for services and the
clients range in age from preschool to 17 years old.
Sexual abuse can profoundly affect the entire family.
Therefore, treatment of the child’s caregiver is an integral
part of the program. Participation in and commitment to treatment by
the parent(s) or caregiver is expected as part of the child’s
treatment.
Treatment emphasizes a team approach to provide
comprehensive treatment to each family member so that coordinated and
compatible treatment goals and objectives can be established. The
treatment team consists of the various professional counselors who are
offering direct clinical services to the victim, and the family. In
addition, a system approach is used in which the problem of intra-family
sexual abuse is viewed in the context of the dynamics of the family unit.
Treatment is also coordinated with other involved agencies on a
monthly basis.
The Behavioral Health Division Sexual Abuse Treatment
Services are funded in part by the State of Florida, Department of Health.
For more information call 863-294-7062.
Location for Services
SWEET CENTER
1201 First Street, South
Winter Haven, Fl. 33880
863-294-7062
MARGE BREWSTER CENTER
2825 Frontage Road, Highway 27
Sebring, FL. 33870
863-385-5179
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