Children's Advocacy Centers
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Overview
Children's Advocacy Centers coordinate the investigation, treatment, and prosecution of child abuse cases by utilizing multidisciplinary teams of professionals involved in child protective and victim advocacy services, law enforcement and prosecution, and physical and mental health.
Children's Advocacy Centers must include the following components:
- Child-appropriate facility.
- Multidisciplinary team.
- Designated legal entity responsible...