Childrens Advocacy Center of Smith County

The child abuse intervention program encompassed forensic interview, case management, therapy, support groups, sexual assault nurse examinations and court preparation & accompaniment which were provided to abused children and their protective caregivers. Community education presentations were made to adults to recognize and report child abuse and to school age children and youth to teach prevention and intervention of abuse. Trauma informed schools prepared teachers to identify and address trauma and abuse in the classroom. The agency communicated with community members via mailed and emailed correspondence.