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Spring Splash 2025

Healing is Possible

Join us on April 10, 2025, from 5:15-8:15pm for live music, a silent auction, a live auction, dinner, and a program celebrating our work and the children and families we serve every day! We promise an evening full of hope, joy, and connection!

 

Understand 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.

Prevent Child Abuse

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

Upcoming Trainings

Advanced Forensic Interview

This presentation will discuss the dynamics behind recantations of child abuse disclosures, both in forensic interviews and outside of forensic interviews. This session will review… Learn More

June 26, 2025, 10-11:30am

Format: Online

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Advanced Advocacy

As Health and Human Service Professionals, we are aware of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the lasting effects that they can have on a developing… Learn More

July 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CT

Format: Online

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Forensic Interview

The ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol brings the field into the classroom, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. This training is designed… Learn More

July 14–18, 2025

Format: In-Person

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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

Protecting Youth from Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations

As a Child Advocacy Center, we understand that preventative measures are a crucial part of a community’s response to child abuse. Child abuse prevention… Read More

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