Who should examine my child to see if she/he has been sexually abused?
If the abuse happened within the past 72 hours, take your child to a hospital emergency room or call the Batson CARE clinic at the MS Children’s Justice Center, to schedule an appointment, 601 815-0115. If the abuse happened more than 72 hours ago, call for an appointment at the Batson CARE Clinic. The clinic located at Jackson Medical Mall, 350 West Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39213. Before visiting the CARE clinic, your child should have forensic interview at a child advocacy center. Call the CAC closest to you. See National Children’s Alliance for phone numbers and addresses.
If the abuse happened within the past 72 hours, take your child to a hospital emergency room. If the abuse happened more than 72 hours ago, DHS, law enforcement or health care providers may request a forensic medical examination at the Children’s Justice Center by completing the referral form found on the website: https://cjc.umc.edu/docs/referrals.pdf The Children’s Justice Center is located at the Jackson Medical Mall, 350 West Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39213. It is recommended that all children referred to the Children’s Justice Center have a forensic interview at a child advocacy center (CAC). See http://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/index.php?s=58&state=Mississippi for phone numbers and addresses for the CACs located in Mississippi.
