This training is designed to educate adults on the following: Statistics and prevalence of online offenses against children and youth. How offenders gain and maintain access to kids online. Recognizing warning signs that an offender is targeting a child. How to best respond to concerns of internet risk and promote safe usage. Correct terminology and […]
Victim Advocate Roundtable is open to victim advocates working with CACs and MDTs in Washington state including CAC-based, community-based, and systems-based advocates. This is a supportive space to network, share current practices in the field, and receive input on challenging cases from peers. Please see the registration page for more information. Click HERE to register. […]
For multidisciplinary team (MDT) partners and protective caregivers, the forensic interview process can often feel opaque or disconnected from frontline support. Demystifying the Forensic Interview, presented by Children’s Advocacy Centers of Washington in partnership with CAC Resources, provides a comprehensive, transparent examination of the forensic interview and its foundational role in child abuse investigations. This […]
This training introduces new MDT members to the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) model and the collaborative approach used to respond to child abuse cases across Washington State. Participants will learn about the history of the CAC movement and how national, regional, and state networks work together to support CACs, children, and families. The session will […]
This training introduces new MDT members to the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) model and the collaborative approach used to respond to child abuse cases across Washington State. Participants will learn about the history of the CAC movement and how national, regional, and state networks work together to support CACs, children, and families. The session will […]
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 of documentation, and review relevant research. Peer review is for Child Interview Specialists and MDT Partners who completed a 32-hour basic forensic interview training (CAIA […]
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.
