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After a child has made the brave choice to disclose their abuse there is often the question “is my body ok?” We want to alleviate some of the stress from a child and caregivers mind. Because of that we have partnered with Cape Cod Healthcare and the Massachusetts Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program (PediSANE) to have a specially trained Nurse Practitioner on staff to ensure the best health and welfare of the child.

This specifically trained Nurse Practitioner is here to:

  • Provide an onsite visual medical exam in a child-friendly setting
  • Ensure the health and safety of child through a non-invasive exam “using a do no harm approach”
  • Identify, educate and provide referrals for instances of Sexually Transmitted Infections and/or pregnancy
  • To photo-document and collect evidence if indicated.
  • Support the child in their wellness.

During the exam, the Nurse Practitioner does not:

  • Use any invasive tools
  • Cause any pain
  • Interview the child
  • Speculate if anything did or did not happen

All medical exams are completed privately on site and with parental permission. Our PediSANE can act as a liaison and consultant to the child’s pediatrician as well.

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Individuals pictured are models and are used for illustrative purposes only. Children’s Cove is partially supported by the Massachusetts Office of Victims of Assistance through a Victim of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA) grant from the Office of Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, disability, ancestry, age, marital status, public assistance status, sexual orientation, veteran history/military status or genetic information. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider employer, and lender.

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