Children’s Advocacy Centers
Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) are specialized facilities designed to support child victims of abuse and their families. They provide a safe and child-friendly environment where professionals, such as social workers, law enforcement, and medical experts, collaborate to conduct interviews and assessments. This coordinated approach helps minimize trauma for children by reducing the number of times they have to recount their experiences. CACs also offer support services, such as counseling and legal assistance, to help children and their families navigate the healing process and the justice system effectively.
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Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) are specialized facilities designed to support children who are victims of abuse or witnesses to violence. They provide a safe, child-friendly environment where professionals from law enforcement, social services, and mental health collaborate to provide comprehensive services. Children can receive medical evaluations, psychological support, and legal assistance all in one place, minimizing the trauma of repeated interviews. The goal of CACs is to ensure the child's well-being and help them heal, while also gathering necessary evidence to support legal proceedings against offenders.