Usually when you first come to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County, you will have already met either a Law Enforcement Officer (LE) or a Department of Human Services (DHS) caseworker. Your child must do this interview without a parent/guardian; our interviewers are Special Kid Helpers (trained to speak with children regarding concerns of abuse or neglect) and are very kind and gentle. These interviews are designed to maximize the information gained, while minimizing contamination of the information and minimizing the trauma that is sometimes associated with the investigative process.After your child’s interview, LE or DHS will usually meet with your child. They will meet with you review and explain what to expect from the investigation. During your child’s interview, the Center’s staff will:
Explain details about the services of the Center
Give you educational brochures to better understand the abuse
Help guide you and your family to the path of healing
Always be available to answer questions and concerns
Help you set up a medical exam or therapeutic assessment
All interviews are digitally recorded to preserve the integrity of the information gathered during the interview. These recordings are not released without a protective order issued from the court. These recordings cannot take the place of testimony in court if that is required.
