Our Services
Forensic Interviews
We conduct forensic interviews of alleged child abuse victims and child witnesses.
Counseling
Contracted Licensed Professional Counselors are available to victims and non-offending family members.
Next Steps
Coordination with other victim services and multidisciplinary investigations.
Education
Assistance and information regarding the justice system is available.
The Investigative Process
This is the basic process for a child abuse investigation. Each case is different and may vary from this process.
First Step
Child makes an outcry: a report has been made to Child Protective Services or law enforcement
Second Step
Basic information is obtained from child by law enforcement or Child Protective Services
Third Step
Law enforcement or Child Protective Services contacts West Texas Children’s Advocacy Center to schedule an interview
Fourth Step
Depending on the circumstances, the child may be scheduled for medical examination
To report child abuse in the State of Texas, please call:
1-800-252-5400
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Your contributions make a difference in helping us ensure that members of our community can learn to recognize, report, and prevent child sexual abuse. Together, we can work towards ending abuse for generations to come.