Our Services

family Advocacy

Family advocates assist families through the course of the investigation and afterward by ensuring they have the resources they need to heal and removing any barriers that could prohibit them from doing so. The advocate meets with the parent or non-offending caregiver to explain the forensic interview process and discusses a variety of topics including on-going resource referrals, how to apply for victims’ compensation benefits, and the potential court process.

Medical Assessments

Medical assessments are provided to every child and range in scope depending on the nature of the abuse allegation. The nurse conducts wellness exams, mental health screenings, and developmental screenings to provide children and families an overall health assessment. Additionally, the nurse stresses the importance of body safety and discusses boundaries with every child.

Forensic Interviews

Forensic interviews are a vital component of our programming. At the request of law enforcement or DHS Child Protective Services, a specially trained forensic interviewer conducts a neutral, court defensible interview in a child friendly environment. Through this child-led process, a child is given the opportunity to tell his or her experience to one adult, reducing the possibility of secondary trauma.

Educational Outreach

Safety in Action (SIA) equips adults with the knowledge they need to recognize signs of child abuse and how to respond to disclosures. Training attendees learn to take action in a way that does not create any further trauma for the child or jeopardize an investigation. These presentations are available free of charge to schools, churches, civic groups, and other child-serving organizations. In person and virtual options available.

Learn about our new innovative program to teach kids online safety, “alrt!”. This interactive curriculum is for students 5th-12th grade and is ready to be taken to the community!

Visit our educaton page for resources.