Forensic Services

The purpose of a Forensic Interview is to obtain a statement from a child or developmentally disabled adult in a developmentally and culturally sensitive, unbiased, and fact-finding manner.

The Child Advocacy Center has expert Forensic Interviewers on staff to complete interviews for children and developmentally disabled adults who may have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and for children who witness a violent crime. This interview is the beginning phase of an investigation along with the related services to assist the child and involved caregiver in the healing process.

The Child Advocacy Center has taken an additional step to ensure that children and developmentally disabled adults have support during their Forensic Interviews by adding Facility Dogs to our team. The presence of a Facility Dog can be a source of comfort and may allow a child to share more about their experience. Our facility dogs, Reka and Oakley, were specially trained by CHAMP Assistance Dogs. Their primary job is to provide comfort and support to these individuals during their time of need.