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NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE
SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, INC.
340 Beal Parkway N.W. Forth
Fort Walton Beach , FL 32548
Phone: 805-833-3846
Fax: 805-833-3848
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[ About Us ] - [ Contact
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ABOUT US
We are one of two teams in the state that are medical models. Case Coordination
and services are provided by registered nurses who posses advanced collegiate
education as well as specialized training in forensic interview techniques
and nursing assessment of child abuse. [ Top ]
CAC STATUS
The Child Protection Team of Oskaloosa and Walton counties is affiliated
with the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center, Inc. The team provides
the medical forensic services for the ECCAC. Currently, the ECCAC, Inc.,
is an associate member of the National Children's Alliance. We hope to
achieve full membership status as soon as our facility is completed. The
center will be located in Niceville, Florida and will house members of
all six disciplines, including the Child Protection Team.
CONTACT STAFF MEMBERS
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Team Coordinator:
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Cathy Cheung, RNC
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850-833-3831
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Case Coordinator:
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Dianne Hinds, RN
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850-833-3730
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Case Coordinator:
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Janice E. Peterson, RN
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850-833-3961
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Case Coordinator:
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Charles Reed, RN
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850-833-3846
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Case Coordinator:
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Irene Derby, RN
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850-833-3726
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Case Coordinator:
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Laurie Grizzard, RN
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850-833-3951
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Case Coordinator:
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Anita Walsh, RN
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850-833-3951
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Administrative Assistant:
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DiAnn Angelino
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850-833-3951
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Secretary:
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Shannon Perez
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850-833-3846
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Medical Director and Examiner:
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Lynn M. Keefe, MD
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850-678-9009
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Psychological Consultants:
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Michael Tallman. Ph.D., Bonnie Benshoof, Ph.D., Gretchen Tyler,
Ph.D.
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850-678-6906
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Team Attorney:
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Steven J. Gilpatrick
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850-651-4488
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Board Members:
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Lucy Trawick, Neil McWilliams, MD, Sheryl Ebeoglu, Sally Putters,
ARNP, Cheryl Swanson, Lynn Hayes, Brenda Robinson, Rosemary Jones,
Pam Schuster, Julia Pearsall, Cathy Cheung, Steve Gilpatrick, Paula
Holcomb
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PROGRAMS
The Child Sexual Assault Programs of Okaloossa and Walton Counties are
funded by the two counties to assist local law enforcement agencies with
cases where abuse is suspected by stranger, neighbor, friend, juvenile
or anyone who is not in a caretaker role. Services are available to all
children , up to age 18, at no cost to the family.
Never Shake A Baby Prevention Program, funded by Family Preservation
and Family Support, provides a hospital based prevention program for new
parents. The program also provides educational classes to area high schools
and community groups.
The Extended Assessment Program is a new program for child abuse
victims. The assessment allows a child to disclose abuse over a period
of time in a non-threatening environment. Information is collected regarding
the child's psychological functioning in order to make a recommendations
for treatment and referral. [ Top
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TRAINING
Program Expansion: The Child Protection Team of Okallosa and Walton counties
has experienced much growth in the past year. The team expanded from serving
only children who were abused by a caretaker, to serving children in both
counties who are abused by non-caretakers. Both Oskaloosa and Walton counties
funded non-caretakers child sexual assault programs in 1997-98. Both programs
were refunded for the 1998-99 year. In addition, the team received a Victims
of Crime Act (VOCA) grant for the 1998-99 year. This grant provides extended
assessments of children who have reported to be sexually abused, but who
have not made a full disclosure of the abuse. [ Top
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DIRECTIONS
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