Utah County Children's Justice Center

(801) 851-8554

http://www.utahcountyonline.org/dept/cjc/

Traditionally, investigation of child sexual abuse required multiple interviews of the child victim by police, social services, medical personnel, psychologists and attorneys. Each interview occurred at a different place and rarely in a setting that was familiar or comfortable for the child. The Children's Justice Center is a place for the child with a home-like environment, where the necessary interviews can occur in an atmosphere that is non-threatening to the child.

The Children's Justice Center provides or coordinates:

Investigation of child sexual abuse and serious physical abuse by trained professional law enforcement personnel and CPS social workers, including comprehensive child interview process (video and audio taped) and multidisciplinary staffing and tracking of the case.

Medical forensic exams for child abuse victims, in consultation with Primary Children's Medical Center Child Protection Team, provided at the center.

Referrals to community providers for the child and family. (Funding is available for treatment of victims and family members who are without other resources.)

Child Victim Treatment Program - Group therapy for children.

Victim/Witness support services.

Crisis intervention and emotional support for child and family.

Community education/Presentations.

Support/Education for non-offending parents.

Professional training on child abuse issues.

Child Mentor Program to provide emotional support for the child and family.