The legislation mandating child fatality review panels in every Missouri county also requires that all autopsies for infants, from one week to one year of age, be performed by a certified child death pathologist.
Missouri’s CFRP has been a national model for child-death review in other states and is a true expression of child advocacy.
STAT provides assistance to multidisciplinary teams and local law enforcement agencies free of charge in investigating and prosecuting child sexual abuse, child exploitation and internet crimes against children cases.
There are five agencies who can request assistance from STAT, which include:
The State Technical Assistance Team (STAT) provides teaching, training and outreach to all members of the multidisciplinary teams who protect children. This includes:
Missouri statutes provide that a state-level CFRP panel be appointed by the Department of Social Services. The state CFRP panel is convened bi-annually to provide oversight, identify systemic problems and bring concerns to STAT’s attention. The composition of the state CFRP panel mirrors that of the county CFRP panels: each multidisciplinary child protection profession is represented by a leader in the respective discipline, along with optional members.
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IMPORTANT: On July 14, 2021 Governor Parson signed into law HB557.
The Show-Me Home program helps eligible Missourians who are age 63 or older or adults who are physically disabled live more independently by:
If you witness a violent crime such as abuse, neglect, domestic violence or assault, please contact the appropriate hotline:
If you are a victim of a violent crime, resources are available to help you report the crime and heal from any physical, emotional or psychological effects you might have. Search the Victim Services Directory to find help near you.
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If you are the victim of a violent crime, the following resources are available to help you:
The Alternatives to Abortion Program offers services to help women carry their unborn child to term instead of having an abortion. This program also helps support women after making this choice by finding resources to help with caring for a child or by helping women learn more about adoption, if they choose.
