At 10 pm on a Monday, lead forensic interviewer Kim Denton received a text message. She had ten hours to prepare her team, some of whom rarely conduct forensic interviews, for an emergency case involving up to eight children.
Dunebrook Child Advocacy Center in northern Indiana is celebrating 30 years of service to their community. But it hasn’t always been easy, and critics have had to be won over.
SWICACC is hiring for a full-time forensic interviewer position and administrative assistant. This position is open until November 8th.
Hours: Full – Time, $65,000.00, No Health Insurance To apply, mail your resume and cover letter before October 25th to: Zoey’s Place CAC 27 American Legion Place Greenfield, IN. 46140 Job Summary As part of the Child Advocacy Center team, the employee in this position is charged with the responsibility of implementing the overall mission … Read more
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth experience abuse rates higher than heterosexual youth.
“It is always most reaffirming to hear a child say ”thank you“ or ”I feel so much better“ after coming to Susie’s Place. But it makes me even more proud when I hear a child thank one of the forensic interviewers I’ve trained.”
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