Child Advocacy

Lizzy the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). When a child discloses sexual abuse, time feels different.  Caregivers move quickly, and their minds race, “what do I do now?”  Children ask quiet questions, “what will happen next?”  Everyone wonders. Time stops.  In those first hours, the response matters. Answers are needed.  A few years ago, a young survivor in our community bravely reported abuse. Their family wanted to do everything right to seek care, to protect their chi