Coordinator
Melodie Swanson
113 Park Place, Suite 1
Schoharie, NY 12157
Tel: 518 295 2016
Fax: 518 295 2025
Email: melodieswanson@co.schoharie.ny.us
Website: www.carrt.org

General County Information
Counties served: Schoharie
County population: 32,000
Community characteristics: rural

General Team/Center Information
Operating since: October 2000
Independent 501(c)(3): yes
Lead agency: independent non-profit
Co-located disciplines: yes
NCA member: accredited
Memorandum of understanding: yes
Interagency written protocol: yes

Case Criteria
Child sexual abuse
Child fatality

Interagency Partners
Schoharie Village Police Department
Cobleskill Police Department
Schoharie County Sheriff's Department
New York State Police
Schoharie County Department of Social Services
Schoharie County District Attorney's Office
Bassett Healthcare Clinic
Cobleskill Regional Hospital
Schoharie County Catholic Charities
Mental Health Clinic of Schoharie County
Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
Cobleskill-Richmond Central School
Community Maternity Services
Coordinated Children's Services Initiative
Schoharie County Department of Health
Head Start
Jefferson Central School
Middleburgh Central School
Rape Crisis/Sexual Assault Services
Schoharie Central School
Schoharie County Community Action
Schoharie County Department of Probation
State University College at Cobleskill
Youth Bureau

Services Provided or Coordinated
Joint investigations in child sexual abuse
On-site forensic interviews
Off-site medical exams
Mental health evaluations and referrals
Community education
Child fatality review team
Videotape/audiotape forensic interviews (grand jury only)