Tens of thousands of children in New York are abused every year. Many are brutally beaten, burned or injured in other ways. Some are molested or raped. Others endure emotional torture and neglect, are denied adequate food, medical care and supervision. All of them are denied the love and security that every child needs to grow up with.
Child abuse is deadly.
In New York, an average of three children die from abuse and neglect each week. The St. Barnabas Child Protection Program provides diagnostic evaluations and treatment for children who are suspected of being abused or neglected. Evaluations are conducted in a child-friendly setting designed to minimize trauma and maximize safety for the entire family. Each child receives a thorough physical examination from a medical expert and a psycho-social evaluation from a bilingual social worker with special training in child abuse, crisis counseling and forensic interviewing. When necessary, the Program coordinates the evaluation with police, the district attorney, and Administration for Children's Services.