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Spring Splash 2025

Our Spring Splash is a pivotal gathering where our community unites for the safety and well-being of our children.

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Understanding Child Abuse

Child abuse affects children in all socioeconomic levels, races, religions, and cultures. Learn the signs of abuse and how to respond and report when abuse is suspected.

If You Suspect Child Abuse

If you are concerned that a child is a victim of abuse, you may be unsure of what to do or how to respond. No matter what your role is, you have the power to make a positive difference in that child’s life.

Preventing Child Abuse

Child abuse prevention training, services, and resources strengthen our community’s commitment to safe relationships and environments for all children.

Upcoming Trainings

Forensic Interview

COURSE FULL – WAITLIST OPEN! The ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol brings the field into the classroom, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse… Learn More

December 2–6, 2024

Format: In-Person

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Advanced Advocacy

Designed for advocates who have already completed a full 24-hour Advocacy Training, Mind the Gap adds to the fundamentals of victim advocacy as laid out… Learn More

December 11, 2024 9am - 12pm CT

Format: Online

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Prevention

Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter prepares Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) and other organization to present a child abuse prevention and body safety… Learn More

January 16–17, 2025

Format: Online

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What We Do

Forensic Interviewing

First Witness CAC provides neutral, fact-finding interviews for children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults who may have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, witnessed violence, or have been otherwise victimized.

Advocacy

All children and families served by First Witness CAC receive support and family advocacy services as part of the response to allegations of child abuse.

Facilitating a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)

Children and families have the best outcomes when professionals work together and share their expertise.

Medical Exams

All children who are suspected victims of child abuse and served by First Witness CAC are entitled to a medical exam conducted by a specialized medical provider.

Mental Health

Access to specialized mental health services is critical for abused children and their families to move forward in the healing process.

Prevention

Each of us has a role in the safety and support of children that can help keep them safe from abuse.

Latest News

What to Expect: Coming to our Center for a Forensic Interview

First Witness Child Advocacy Center was founded by and for the community and has served children and families since 1991. Before child advocacy… Read More

By Gracie Getschel

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