Services provided at the Centre

The Centre d'expertise Marie-Vincent offers, in one single location, all required services, that child sexual abuse victims, ages 12 and younger, and their parent(s) or accompanying adults, may need.

The Centre aims to develop the leading expertise in child sexual abuse by offering services and by combining knowledge and research.

Services provided by the Centre:

Police
Medical
Psychosocial
Social-judicial

Know that, by collaborating with the Chair, the Centre's clientele contributes directly to the growth of knowledge invested in research.

A child must be referred by one of the Centre's designated Partners in order to receive services at the Centre d'expertise Marie-Vincent.

Here is an example of how we might proceed at the Centre.

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Report to DYP	A report has been filed with the DYP - Director of Youth Protection or the Police. An appointment is made at the Centre by the Police. A parent or other adult accompanies the child to his appointment
Police investigation	The police investigator meets the child as well as the accompanying adult. The police investigator explains the legal procedures and asks the accompanying adult to complete a declaration when needed. The police investigator interviews the child in a specially controlled environment.
Personalized Services	Following the interview, the accompanying adult meets with a counsellor from Personalized Services if needed. A medical examination may be requested either by the police investigator or the DYP in order to assess the child's wellbeing. The medical visit with the pediatrician and, in certain cases, the clinical nurse, can take place at the Centre.
Evaluation - Treatment	Once the child's specific needs have been assessed, and upon referral, specialized treatment can be offered.
Other services	Other services could be offered in collaboration with social-judicial Partners such as the CAVAC for example.