Children's Advocacy Centers were started in the 1980's to minimize the trauma of children involved in criminal and/or CPS investigations and to aid in the investigation/prosecution of child abuse cases. Being involved in such an investigation can be traumatic for any child whether they have been abused or not. 

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CACs strive to ensure that ALL children involved in an investigation with law enforcement and/or CPS receive the same treatment, and that the professionals involved follow the same processes for each and every investigation.

 

Here at the Rusk-Panola CAC, we offer child-focused services to children suffering from abuse as well as any siblings that are at risk of similar abuse. We provide a child-friendly environment, specialized forensic interviews, family advocacy services, therapy, medical services, and multidisciplinary team case review and coordination.

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