Services at the Centre

The Centre d'expertise Marie-Vincent offers, in one single location, all required services that child sexual abuse victims, aged 12 and younger, and their families may need upon disclosure of an incident.

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

Services:

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.

Note that the following information is provided as a guide. According to circumstances some factors may vary.

Report to DYP
  • A report has been filed with the DYP - Director of Youth Protection or the Police.
  • An appointment is made with the Centre by the Police.
  • A parent or other adult accompanies the child to his/her appointment.

Police investigation
  • The police investigator meets the child as well as the accompanying adult.
  • The police investigator explains the legal procedures and, if necessary, asks the accompanying adult to complete a declaration.
  • The police investigator interviews the child in a specially monitored environment.

Personalized Services
  • Following the interview, the accompanying adult meets with a counsellor from Personalized Services.
  • 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 service
  • Other services could be offered in collaboration with social-judicial Partners such as the CAVAC for example.

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