New center offers care for abused teens
| 07 Jan 2014 | 05:29
Board of Directors, Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania, on opening day, Nov. 14 (from left): George Bieber, James Decker, Andy Jarbola, Sister Susan Hadzima IHM, Mary Ann LaPorta, CAC/NEPA Executive Director, Susan Cognetti, Dr. Ann Pipinski, Margaret Koehler, and Robert Steigmeyer.
MILFORD — The Teen Advocacy Center, the first of its kind in the nation, opened recently in Scranton to serve teenaged victims of alleged physical and sexual abuse and neglect.
The teen victims, from 13 to 18, will receive the same multidisciplinary care offered by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania. They will have access to forensic medical examinations, forensic interviews, and counseling. These services will be offered in a comfortable and safe environment that provides confidentiality to teens and their families.
The Children’s Advocacy Center is located at 1710 Mulberry St. in Scranton. For more information visit http://cacnepa.org or call 570-969-7313.