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The CAC is a facility-based program to provide forensic interviews and medical exams in a child-friendly setting when there is reason to believe a child has been sexually abused. A children's advocacy center also offers support and information to the non-offending

caregiver in order to reduce the trauma experience by the child and family. The facility insures that investigation of abuse occurs in a neutral environment. The CAC brings together a multi-disciplinary team of trained professionals to offer comprehensive services.

The child-focused approach works to prevent further

victimization of children and works to protect the child

from experiencing trauma created by the protective and

legal services.

The CAC ensures that children, ages 0-18, receive

child-focused services in a child friendly environment -

one in which the child's needs come first!

Core components of the Children's Advocacy Center

     • Child-friendly facility for interviewing and services to child victims and their

non-offending family members;

     •  A multidisciplinary team of specially trained professionals including: law

enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, mental health and medical personnel;

     •  Coordinated investigation;

     • Regular interdisciplinary case review;

     • Intensive case follow-up.

Communities that have developed a CAC experience

many benefits including:

     • More immediate follow up to child abuse reports;

     • Reduction in the number of child victim interviews;

     • More efficient medical and mental health referrals;

     • Increased successful prosecution and consistent support for the child victims

   and supportive adults.

Why does the Interior need a Children's Advocacy Center?
Children and families in the Interior are asking for a different approach to the

investigation of child abuse.

     • Children need a neutral, safe and supportive environment

     • The investigation needs a coordinated team effort to address child abuse.

     • The Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) has the highest rate of reported child

  abuse in Alaska

     •The FNSB is a transportation, commercial, judicial and medical "hub" for the

  Interior region;

    • To have the Interior's own community based program to meet our unique needs.

How You Can Become Involved:

     • Donate your time

     • Donate a building

     • Donate paint

     • Donate quilts

     • Donate Computers

     • Donate video equipment

     • Donate wall hangings

     • Donate new furniture

     • Donate new toys

For additional information call 907-374-2850.
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