How can I get an order of protection?Īn order of protection is a court order issued by a judge to a victim of domestic violence. If you have any questions about what will happen at a particular court appearance, you may contact a victim or witness advocate at 30. You will be notified by our office when you are needed. You are welcomed to attend any and all court appearances if you wish. No, you do not need to be present at every court appearance for the defendant. Do I need to be present for every court date of the defendant?
Yes, you can register for notification through VINE. Can I be notified of a defendants release from jail or the Department of Corrections? Your victim advocate will provide referral information for an assessment and consultation by a trained medical professional. Will my child need a medical exam?īased on the allegation or the interview, the team may decide a medical evaluation is needed. Counseling can help you, your child and your family through this very difficult time. Your victim advocate will provide referral information for a therapist specifically trained and experienced in trauma and abuse. Will my child be provided with counseling? Utilizing a team approach and a recorded interview improves the quality of the investigation and minimizes further trauma by reducing the number of times the child has to talk about their experiences.ĥ. What is the advantage of having my child come to the Children's Advocacy Center?īy focusing first on the needs of children and their families, the Children's Advocacy Center ensures that important services and information are provided for you.
The interviewer asks neutral, fact-finding questions in a way that is sensitive to your child's age and ability while gathering the information needed to successfully investigate allegations of abuse.Ĥ. Interviews are held in a room which allows for observation by other members of the team and is recorded so that your child may only have to speak about their experiences once. What happens during the interview with my child?ĭuring the interview, your child will speak with a person specially trained to talk to children about their experiences. Your advocate will remain in touch with you to keep you informed about the progress of the case, access needed services, and assist in any legal proceedings.
The services provided by the Children's Advocacy Center do not end when families leave the Center. You will receive a list of team members and their contact information. Usually the members of the investigative team will talk with you to discuss the interview and to inform you as to how the investigation will proceed. The Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) staff and MDT will be available to provide you with support and answer any questions you might have about the process. Team members will keep you informed about the status of the investigation. All sources of information are considered and reviewed to ensure the safety of your child. When allegations of abuse are made, the MDT has a mandate to look into these concerns. Does a referral to the CAC mean that my child has been abused?
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