Definition
Programs that operate centers which facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to the investigation and treatment of child abuse cases. Services generally include videotaped interviews of child abuse victims in safe, child-friendly surroundings to avoid multiple interviews, reduce the trauma of disclosure and preserve statements for court purposes; crisis intervention and emotional support for victims and non-offending family members; forensic medical examinations; psychotherapy services including play therapy, family therapy and individual counseling for parents; support groups; case management; and interdisciplinary review of cases by teams of professionals including law enforcement, children's protective services, prosecution, medical, mental health, victim assistance, and child advocacy personnel.
URL Name
FT-3000-1450
Third Level Code
FT-3000
Taxonomy Code
FT-3000.1450
Parent Code
FT-3000
Family Code
F
Second Level Code
FT
Fourth Level Code
FT-3000-1450
Use References
CACs, Children's Advocacy Centers
Publication Status
Online