The day one child sexual abuse prevention program aims to enhance the assessment, identification, and treatment of abused children using federal funds

This $220,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (CFDA 16.753 Congressionally Recommended Awards) aims to enhance the assessment, identification, and treatment of sexually abused children. The grant will fund the hiring of a clinician specializing in evaluating and treating child sexual abuse victims, as well as a family advocate to provide case management and advocacy services. These efforts will support coordinated referrals and interventions for child victims and their families, improving overall support and service delivery. The grant will be administered by the non-profit organization Day One, a state-level sexual assault and domestic violence coalition based in Providence, Rhode Island. Day One has a strong track record of managing federal grants to combat violence against women and children.

This initiative will use federal funds to disseminate crucial information, provide technical assistance, and improve service delivery models. Funds will support hiring a clinician specializing in assessing and treating sexually abused children, along with a family advocate offering case management and advocacy services. These efforts will ensure coordinated referrals and interventions for child victims and their families, improving overall support and…