What is a Child Advocacy Center?
A children’s advocacy center is the ONE place that provides a safe, child-friendly environment where
law enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, medical and mental health professionals
may share information and develop effective, coordinated strategies sensitive to the needs
of each unique case and child.
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