"The portable buildings are tucked away off of East Jefferson Avenue in south Brooksville. A playground is just steps away for feisty children who just need to run. Inside, brightly colored carpets and stuffed animals greet children referred to the Child Advocacy Center of Hernando County, a central location where young victims come for interviews, medical exams and counseling....
"Before the facility, children would be interviewed or examined at multiple places, including the health department and sheriff’s office, and would often need to take a two-hour ride to Gainesville for medical services.
"While the majority of situations relate to sexual abuse, Hammett said the center serves victims of any type of crime — such as neglect, medical neglect, physical abuse and the witnessing of domestic violence...."
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