Sexual Abuse Intervention Network

Sexual Abuse Intervention Network

A community-based multidisciplinary network specially designed to assist a jurisdiction in addressing the needs of juvenile sex offenders, victims and their families.

The Problem

During 1996 in Sarasota County, there were 146 reported case of child on child sexual abuse.
Many of the reported cases never made it through the court system.
Many more case were never reported.
Research has clearly shown that victims of child abuse frequently go on to become abusers themselves.
Treatment of both victims and abusers can greatly reduce the repetition of this cycle of abuse.

The Response

S.A.I.N. is a statewide effort to network agencies that work with juveniles on every level, from the parent, classroom teacher, after school care provider to the court system and police. Joining together and educating all involved is the most effective means of prevention.

Identification of juvenile sex offenders and their victims, and the provision of counseling to both are the primary goals of S.A.I.N. Guiding both victim and offender through the court system in a timely and consistent manner can help prevent future abuse.

If you or your agency are involved with youth and wish to join our efforts to reduce child sexual abuse, please contact Assistant State Attorney Rod Haynes at (941) 951-5422

Some Warning Signals

Possible Signs of a Sexual Abuse Victim

A child with excessive interest and knowledge of sexual activities inappropriate for his/her age.
A child who constantly talks about sexual issues or acts out in sexual ways with other children or adults.
A child who exhibits depression withdrawal, fear or anxiety, aggression, running away, delinquent behavior, changes in sleep or appetite patterns, tantrums.

A child who is fearful of being left with a specific person or in a specific place.

A child who has vaginal or rectal bleeding or pain, vaginal infections, venereal disease, torn or stained underclothing.

Possible Signs of a Sexual Victimizer

A child who habitually touches the genitals of other children or masturbates excessively.
A child who displays his/her genitals to children or adults.
A child who plays exclusively with children who are much younger than he/she is.
A child shares sexually explicit materials with other children.
A child who has established a pattern of manipulating or intimidating younger or more vulnerable children.

This is not a complete list. If in doubt, please call the Child Abuse Registry.

S.A.I.N. Membership - Sarasota County

*12th Judicial Circuit Court Administration*	*951-5157*
*Assessment Center, Licensed Clinical Psychologists*	*927-2761*
*Child Protection Center, Inc.*	*365-1277*
*Coastal Recovery Centers, Inc.*	*927-8900*
*Department of Child & Family Services*	*358-7727*
*Department of Juvenile Justice*	*361-6000*
*District & Network for the Severely Emotionally Disturbed*	*361-6397*
*Family Counseling Center, Inc.*	*955-7017*
*Guardian ad Litem Program*	*951-5775*
*Jewish Family & Children's Services of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc.*	*366-2224*
*Lifelink Child & Family Services*	*366-0402*
*Planned Parenthood*	*365-3913*
*Public Defender's Office*	*951-5500*
*Representative Shirley Brown*	*361-6180*
*Sarasota County School Board*	*927-9000*
*Sarasota County Sheriff's Department*	*951-5062*
*Sarasota Police Department*	*364-7310*
*State's Attorney's Office*	*951-5422*
*YMCA Children, Youth & Family Services*	*366-3881*

Programs are funded entirely, or in part by: grants and donations; agreements with the State of Florida, Sarasota County, the Office of the Attorney General; and the United Way of Sarasota County, South Sarasota County and DeSoto County. This web site was donated by Neal Custom Homes.

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