Mental Health Services
Therapy at the Children's Justice Center is provided by qualified practitioners through VOCA funding and focuses on trauma-informed care for children and families.
Trauma-Focused Therapy
The CJC offers mental health services with contracted therapists for child victims of sexual or physical abuse. These sessions are short-term, trauma-focused therapy designed to reduce trauma symptoms in children. The modalities used are approved through the National Children's Alliance and align with VOCA requirements.
Approved therapy modalities include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), AF-CBT, EMDR, CFTSI, and CPP.
Our contracted therapists work with insurance providers as well as Crime Victim Reparations.
Additional Resources
The following links lead to external resources that may be helpful for children, caregivers, and providers. Each link opens in a new tab.
PTSD Coach Online
Free tools for helping older kids and adults manage symptoms of stress after trauma.
(opens in a new tab)Virtual Hope Box App
Smartphone app often used with providers as an accessory to treatment.
(opens in a new tab)National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Trauma-informed care information for children, families, and professionals.
(opens in a new tab)Elmo Belly Breathe
A short video teaching belly-breathing as a calming technique for young children.
(opens in a new tab)Helping Survivors
Guide on the long-term effects of child sexual abuse and support for survivors.
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