Forensic Interviews performed by specially-trained interviewers

Before Children’s Justice Centers, investigations of child sexual or physical abuse required multiple interviews of the child victim by police, social services, medical personnel, and attorneys. Each interview occurred at a different place and rarely in a setting that was familiar or comfortable for the child. The CJC is a safe, home-like environment where the necessary interviews can occur in a calm atmosphere.

The forensic interview is conducted by one highly-trained individual and addresses the concerns of all investigative agencies involved in the case. The focus of the interview is to collect facts and information from the child in a non-leading way; it is the child’s opportunity to tell what happened to them. The interview is conducted in a manner that reduces re-victimization and trauma and focuses on the child’s safety and well-being.