Children's Advocacy Center at WIHD

Director/Coordinator
Dr. Wendy Breitner
Westechester Institute for Human Development
Cedarwood Hall
Valhalla, NY 10595
Tel: 914 493 8197
Fax: 914 493 1023
Email: wbreitner@wihd.org
Website: www.wihd.org

General County Information
Counties served: Westchester
County population: 942,000
Community characteristics: suburban/urban

General Team/Center Information
Operating since: December 2001
Independent 501(c)(3): yes (umbrella agency)
Lead agency: not for profit
Co-located disciplines: yes
NCA member: no
Memorandum of understanding: no
Interagency written protocols: yes

Case Criteria
Child sexual abuse
Child physical abuse
Child sexual assault

Case Information
Number of cases in 2007: 450
Number of new children seen in 2007: 450
Ages of children served: 1-18

Interagency Partners
Westchester County Dept of Social Services
Westchester County District Attorney's Office
Westchester Medical Center
Victim Assistance Services
Westchester Jewish Community Services
Westchester County Attorney's Office
Police Chief's Association
Dept of Community Mental Health
Westchester Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect

Services Provided or Coordinated
Joint investigations in child sexual abuse
Joint investigations in child physical abuse
On-site medical exams (CHAMP-trained)
On-site forensic interviews
Off-site forensic interviews
Mental health evaluations and referrals
Short-term counseling treatment
Community education
Child abuse pediatric fellowship training