Experts say when a child experiences one kind of abuse, they’re often also experiencing other abuse as well. But it can often be difficult for children to talk about those experiences. That’s why ...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) has announced a $125,000 grant from the North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission to enhance and extend training in child forensic ...

Forensic interviewing in child abuse investigations encompasses a suite of structured and semi-structured approaches designed to obtain reliable and comprehensive testimony from children. Central to ...

Hancock County Deputy Prosecutor Aimee Herring speaks during the recent training. Photo provided. Making sure vulnerable children are comfortable and able to share horrific and even tragic events in ...

Up until a few weeks ago, Kayla Bailey was the only trained forensic interviewer on staff at the Family Crisis Center (FCC).

From July 8-12, 2024, Children's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County (CAC) invites the community to honor its forensic interviewers, who do the difficult, delicate and emotionally ...

PHOENIX - An aunt charged with 12 counts of child abuse in Arizona had her second court appearance on Monday. Police say 33-year-old Sarah Canez used a stun gun, firearm and zip ties on the children ...

SAN DIEGOSAN DIEGO — A recently renovated space for investigators to interview young victims or witnesses to crime is now up and running, a location more convenient to families on the southern end of ...

First Witness Child Advocacy Center has been helping families who are dealing with child abuse since 1990 now. It can be a difficult topic to discuss. But we are shedding light on their work, to help ...

Imagine someone taking an automobile to a mechanic for a repair. The mechanic asks, “What’s the problem?” The customer replies, “I’d rather not say. Just take it apart, and tell me what you find.” ...