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MDT Approach
How We Help
The Gordon County CAC/SAC coordinates a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) approach in response to allegations of child abuse. Our staff facilitates a comprehensive, coordinated approach that not only results in a more successful investigation and prosecution outcomes, but also provides a better, less traumatic response for child victims and their families. Watch this brief video to help understand how important the role of a CAC is in coordinating care for children.
Understanding Child Advocacy Centers
Children's Advocacy Centers are the best way to get abused kids all the services they need, all in one place, and to help kids go on to thrive.
To understand what a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is, you must understand what children face without one.
Without a CAC, the child may end up having to tell the worst story of his or her life over and over again, to doctors, cops, lawyers, therapists, investigators, judges, and others. They may have to talk about that traumatic experience in a police station where they think they might be in trouble, or may be asked the wrong questions by a well-meaning teacher or other adult that could hurt the case against the abuser.
To understand what a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is, you must understand what children face without one.
Without a CAC, the child may end up having to tell the worst story of his or her life over and over again, to doctors, cops, lawyers, therapists, investigators, judges, and others. They may have to talk about that traumatic experience in a police station where they think they might be in trouble, or may be asked the wrong questions by a well-meaning teacher or other adult that could hurt the case against the abuser.
CACs offer therapy and medical exams, plus courtroom preparation, victim advocacy, case management, and other services. This is called the multidisciplinary team (MDT) response and is a core part of the work of CACs.
Community Partners
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