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Ensuring Indiana’s Child Advocacy Centers are the best place for investigating crimes against children

When children in Indiana disclose an allegation of abuse, neglect, sexual assault, or are witnesses to a crime, law enforcement and DCS turn to Child Advocacy Centers. The Indiana Chapter of NCA helps empower CACs to be the best place for kids to talk about their experiences in a safe, neutral, child-friendly environment.

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A CAC family room with a sofa, a warm lamp and a lit aquarium
Family room, Safe Harbor
A bright CAC family room with a large gray sectional sofa and bookshelves
Family room, Randolph County CAC
A CAC interview room with two black sofas and a framed “hi” print on the wall
Interview room, Kids Talk
A CAC family waiting room with chairs, a patterned rug and a bookshelf of children’s books
Family waiting room, Heartford House
A CAC family room with children’s tables, toys and shelves of games
Family room, CASIE Center

Do you suspect a child is in danger or abuse is happening?

Call 911, or in Indiana, call the DCS Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-800-5556. Everyone in Indiana is a mandated reporter of abuse.

Read about your obligation to report abuse

See what multidisciplinary teams are doing to prevent and treat child abuse

We’re on a mission to promote the development, growth and sustainability of child advocacy centers in the State of Indiana through education, training, mentoring, collaboration, advocacy, development of resources, and legislation.

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CACs are where
kids, prosecutors, nurses, caseworkers, forensic interviewers, therapists, detectives and families come together.

Without a CAC, a child may have to repeat their story to police, caseworkers, doctors and lawyers in office after office. A CAC brings that team to the child.

  1. A child tells someone

    A child discloses abuse, or an adult reports a concern to DCS or law enforcement.

  2. The team comes together

    Law enforcement, DCS, prosecutors, medical and mental health providers and victim advocates work as one team at the CAC.

  3. Healing can begin

    The child and family get support, referrals and follow-up care close to home.

Learn how CACs help kids

Safe places built for comfort and protection

Soft furniture, child-sized rooms and quiet spaces for families. At some centers, a facility dog is part of the team.

A CAC interview room with two armchairs and a bright, colorful rug
An interview room, sized for a child
A black facility dog resting on the floor of a CAC meeting room
A facility dog keeping a team meeting company
A CAC kids’ room with toys, books, small chairs and a soft rug
A kids’ room with toys, books and space to play

24 Child Advocacy Centers served nearly 10,000 child victims of crime last year. Eleven have earned national accreditation from the National Children’s Alliance.

Figures reported by Indiana’s Child Advocacy Centers.

Pictured: Susie’s Place staff accepting a Victim’s Assistance Award from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

See how the Indiana Chapter of NCA can help you

Guides for parents and caregivers

Curated for parents and caregivers of abused children.

Resources for Child Advocacy Centers

Guides for working with the media, NCA standards, and more.

Find a CAC near you in Indiana

Locate your nearest CAC to ask questions and get involved.

The latest news and updates

Read what’s happening around CACs and child protection.

We envision an Indiana where all children alleged to be a victim of abuse will have reasonable access to a full array of evidence-based Child Advocacy Center services and an effective multidisciplinary response to their case and their care.

The Indiana Chapter works with and supports these and other partners

Backed by National Children’s Alliance: Accredited Chapter Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center NCA Statewide Participation with Military Families

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