Children's Advocacy Centers facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse cases. Georgia's centers provide the following:
Videotaped interviews of child abuse victims in safe, child-friendly surroundings to avoid multiple interviews, reduce the trauma of disclosure, and preserve statements for court purposes
Crisis intervention and emotional support for victims and non-offending family members and access to the victim's compensation system
Psychotherapy services, offered on-site or through referral, to help child victims begin the healing process
Forensic medical exams, offered on-site or through referral, utilizing specialized equipment necessary for accurate diagnoses
Interdisciplinary review of cases by teams of professionals, including law enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, medical mental health, victim assistance, and child advocacy.
