To promote a collaborative response to child abuse, reach all victims, and reduce trauma by advancing the work and mission of Children’s Advocacy Centers.
Every child has access to a trained team of professionals at a local Children’s Advocacy Center.
Peer review is an opportunity for forensic interviewers across the state to review forensic interviewing techniques for cases involving suspected child abuse. Peer review provides a space for thorough discussion
MDT Orientation provides foundational information for new MDT members that will further their understanding of the CAC movement and model, disciplines and roles on the MDT, what makes a strong
As a part of facilitating Child Abuse Response MDTs, it is a major role of CAC staff to promote resiliency amongst their MDT members. This can include a variety of
Case Review is an essential tool for well-functioning MDTs and helps to facilitate discussion about case status and services that help the specific families in the case being reviewed, as
The National Children’s Alliance requires that all accredited CACs collect and document specific case information and investigative outcomes to inform ongoing continuous quality improvement, and for the betterment of cross-MDT
The purpose of peer review is to provide Child Interview Specialists and MDT Partners with an opportunity to review forensic interviews, discuss specific interview techniques, provide feedback regarding the quality
CACWA works with CACs and multidisciplinary partners (MDTs) to facilitate a coordinated response to allegations of child abuse and supports professionals in the field through training, technical assistance, research, funding, and advocacy.
