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I Stand With Kids 2024

First Witness Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is a child-focused non-profit agency offering hope, healing, and justice for alleged victims of child abuse and their families.

 

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

Advanced Forensic Interview

This session will explore how interviewing children and adults with disabilities differs from interviewing individuals without disabilities, and will review best practices. Attendees will learn… Learn More

October 15, 2024 2-4pm CT

Format: Online

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Prevention

This training is offered to adults in youth-serving agencies, churches, sports leagues, and beyond. Participants learn how to recognize, respond, and report child abuse. More… Learn More

November 1, 2024 10am - 12pm CT

Format: Online

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Advocacy

COURSE FULL – Waitlist now available. If you sign up for the waitlist, your final registration will be confirmed no later than 10/28/24.  … Learn More

November 4, 6, & 8, 2024

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

Sexual Exploitation of Minors: A Condensed Overview

Overview Sex trafficking of minors can be defined as anyone under the age of 18 who is recruited, exploited, lured, or solicited to complete a… Read More

By Sophia Hendrickson

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