Child Protection Program
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ChildSafe Clinic
593 Eddy Street
Providence, RI, 02903
Phone: 401-444-3996
Fax: 401-444-7397
Get the Facts
• Over one million cases
of child abuse are substantiated in the United States annually.
• Almost 3,500 of those
cases involve Rhode Island children.
• Even more disturbing is
overwhelming evidence that child abuse cases are underreported,
suggesting the actual incidence of abuse may be higher than
current statistics indicate.
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In response to the critical need for assessment and treatment of
potentially abused children, Hasbro Children's Hospital has instituted
the Child Protection Program. The program provides services for
children who may have been victims of sexual, physical or emotional
abuse, neglect or factitious disorders.
Our Services
Established in 1996 and directed by Carole Jenny, MD—an internationally
recognized advocate for children and one of a limited number of
child abuse experts in the country—the program offers a full
range of services.
Appointments and Emergencies
To set up an appointment, or to discuss a case, you may call 401-444-3996,
Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.
Acute cases in which abuse may have occurred within the past 72
hours may be referred directly to the Hasbro Children's Hospital
emergency department, where a child protection physician may be
consulted to examine and assess the patient.
Referrals
Appointments and/or referrals can be made directly by victims and
their families, or by members of the mental health, education, medical,
legal, and law enforcement fields, as well as by state child protective
agencies. After evaluation at the ChildSafe Clinic, the team will
work to refer the child and/or family to counseling as needed.
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