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1075 SW Cedarwood Avenue
McMinnville, Oregon  97128
Phone:  503-435-1550
Fax:  503-435-1435
Email:  julietteshouse@julietteshouse.com

 

 Juliette's House
Child Abuse Intervention Center 

A Community Response to Child Abuse 

 

Juliette’s House was created to provide a compassionate community-wide response to child abuse.  Serving Yamhill and Polk Counties, Oregon, Juliette's House performs medical and forensic assessments for suspected child abuse, offers treatment options and referrals to the children and their families, and provides follow-up support for up to one year.  We work towards child abuse prevention through our in-school abuse intervention and prevention education in Yamhill County public elementary schools, the Safe Kids (CAP) Program.

 

Mark Your Calendar...                  

"Advice From Child Molesters" Parent Workshop on Child Safety

April 13, 2010                  6:00 - 9:00 PM                  at Juliette's House

Juliette’s House will host “Advice From Child Molesters”, a Parent Workshop presented by Debra Bridges (Crime Victims’ Assistance Program, District Attorney’s Office) and Detective Todd Baltzell (Newberg-Dundee Police Department) of the Yamhill County Child Abuse PreventionTeam.  The workshop will cover: 
          The extent of the problem— who the offenders are and why they molest children
          Common seduction or, “grooming” tactics used by offenders
          Problems associated with traditional prevention program
          Talking to children about abuse and “secret touching"
          Practical child and family “rules” for safety
          Responding to sex-abuse disclosures and reporting child abuse
          Addressing the growing number of offenders and "predators" living in our ocmmunity
This workshop incorporates taped interviews with convicted sex offenders and graphic discussions about sexual crimes.  Participants with a personal history of abuse are encouraged to have support people available following the presentation.  Children and teens may not attend. 

To Register:  Call or email Francine at 503-687-1313 / francine@julietteshouse.com.  There is no charge for this workshop.  Seating is limited, so please call or email early to reserve your spot.   


 Juliette's House "Safe Kids Fair"

April 3, 2010                11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Rain or Shine       at Juliette's House in McMinnville
June 5, 2010               11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Rain or Shine       at the Armory in Newberg
                                                                                                                 (with Newberg Noon Kiwanis)

Juliette's House kicks off National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April each year with a Safe Kids Fair — community partners getting together to give kids and their parents tips on how to keep kids safe through fun activities, games, and giveaways.  This year for the first time, we are excited to be teaming up with Newberg Noon Kiwanis to present a second Safe Kids Fair for the Newberg area in June.

The Police Department, Fire Department, Sheriff’s Department and other agencies and partners get together at the Safe Kids Fair to present various fun and informative actvities.  Local agencies, service clubs, businesses and individuals all put forth a big effort to make the Safe Kids Fair a great way for families to spend a few Saturday hours having fun and learning how to stay safe.  All activities are free and hot dogs, chips and juice are available at nominal cost. 

 

For more information, contact Francine at Juliette's House, 503-687-1313 or francine@julietteshouse.com.