Child Advocacy Center (CAC)

The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is a safe, neutral, child-friendly setting where survivors of child abuse can talk about what has happened. The Collins Center and Child Advocacy Center provides child specific trauma therapy, court advocacy and a specially designed forensic interview room where representatives from Social Services, the Commonwealth Attorney, and Law Enforcement unite to ensure children do not have to repeat their stories. This team approach is thorough, efficient, and lessens the trauma to children. The CAC, along with team members, assists children and their families through the process of disclosing and prosecuting child abuse.

The CAC chairs the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) where representatives from local agencies meet to discuss cases and ensure the community is working together to lessen further trauma for the child.