Bivona Child Advocacy Center

Director/Coordinator
Mary Whittier
275 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY 14608
Tel: 585 935 7800
Fax: 585 935 7804
Email: mwhittier@bivonacac.org
Website: www.bivonacac.org

General County Information
Counties served: Monroe
County population: 735,000
Community characteristics: urban/suburban

General Team/Center Information
Operating since: July 2004 (team in June 1997)
Independent 501(c)(3): yes
Lead agency: n/a
Co-located disciplines: yes
NCA member: accredited
Memorandum of understanding: yes
Interagency written protocols: yes

Case Criteria
Child sexual abuse
Child physical abuse
Child fatality

Case Information
Number of cases in 2007: 600
Number of new children seen in 2007: 1089
Ages of children served: 0-17

Interagency Partners
Rochester Police Dept
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Monroe County Dept of Human Services
Monroe County District Attorney's Office
Golisano's Childrens Hospital
Rape Crisis Services
Linden Oaks Sexual Abuse Treatment Services (LOSATS)
Catholic Family Center (CFC)
New York State Police

Services Provided or Coordinated
Joint investigations in child sexual abuse
Joint investigations in child physical abuse
Child fatality reviews
On-site medical exams
On-site forensic interviews
Off-site forensic interviews
Mental health evaluations and referrals
Short-term counseling treatment
Court prep
Community education