Child Molesters, Child Abuse Effects: Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Addictions

The institute will promote state-of-the-art training for the investigation and intervention of cases of child abuse by hosting an ongoing series of educational events for professionals who respond to such cases.

"We are pleased to be able to help one of the few facilities of its kind in all of New York State," Don Smith, president of the Beeman Foundation's board of directors, said in a prepared statement.

The institute's first training session will be held Tuesday, when Dr. Eileen Treacy, a New York City psychologist, presents "Forensic Interviewing Practices for Children."

The Child Advocacy Center responds to reports of physical and sexual child abuse through the combined efforts of law enforcement, medical, behavioral health and social services professionals.

The Martha H. Beeman Foundation and Beeman clinics were established in 1930 through Martha and Marcus Beeman, who donated $500,000 to the City of Niagara Falls "for whatever purpose best served the needs of those Niagara County residents too young to have made their own mistakes."