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Victim Services - Child Advocacy | Childrens Advocacy Center of Eastern Arkansas

Victim Services - Child Advocacy

1521 North Washington Street, Forrest City, AR 72335

Referrals from ASP, law enforcement, DHS, and medical personnel after call has been made to Child Abuse Hotline are required for services, but anyone may call for advice or guidance with issues related to child abuse.
Mon 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tue 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wed 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thu 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday 8-5On-Call 24/7

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Description

A Child Advocacy Center, CAC, is a community-based facility which uses a multidisciplinary approach to reduce trauma to child victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect. Collaboration exists between medical, mental health, prosecutorial, child protective service, and law enforcement professionals in a effort to serve the best interests of young victims. To assist with the healing process, services for non-offending family members of victims are also found at a CAC.

Providing organization

Childrens Advocacy Center of Eastern Arkansas

Community based center providing care and assistance to victims of child abuse and neglect, as well as their non-offending caregivers. The center offers free, child-friendly services directly to children and families struggling with the effects of abusive situations, bringing together investigation and intervention services by a team of professionals and agencies to create a child-focused approach to child abuse cases.