Resources and Approach for

Children and Families

We provide trauma-informed care and support services to children and their families who are victims of crime, abuse, and exploitation.

Trauma-Informed

Investigation, advocacy, and support

We assist children and youth residing in the Northern Rural Counties (Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Humboldt, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey) who are suspected victims of child abuse or exploitation. In a safe and child-friendly space, we offer effective, efficient, and compassionate services and a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) approach to providing Family Advocacy services, Forensic Interviewing services, and specialized Medical and Mental Health services.

Safety

We offer a supportive and safe environment for victims to work with our multidisciplinary team of professionals after a traumatic experience.

Justice

We help children and families pursue justice by holding the perpetrators of neglect and abuse accountable.

Healing

By offering mental health services, connecting families with resources, and providing advocacy, we promote resilience and healing for children and families.

Programs & Services

Provided through national accreditation standards

Forensic Interviewing

Our forensic interviewers are facilitate this important information-gathering step with care

Victim Advocacy & Support

Our victim advocates provide services and resources to ensure a consistent and coordinated comprehensive network of support for each child and family

Medical Evaluation

Our trained medical personnel perform medical examinations, collect forensic evidence, prepare
evidentiary reports, and testify when needed

Mental Health Programs

Mental health services are provided to children and their families by staff with specialized training in trauma-informed care

Case Review and Tracking

We coordinate a formal case review process with MDT members which focuses on planning and monitoring current cases

Continuing Care

After working through the systems in place at our Child Advocacy Center, children and their families will have access to continuing mental health care and support