We have also increased the number of professionals who conduct child-focused, legally sound, evidence-based, trauma-informed forensic interviews. Maine currently has 18 CAC staff and MDT members trained in the National Children’s Advocacy Center’s model. The Network continues to convene quarterly Peer Review and training sessions for this dedicated group to develop their skills, share strategies, and review relevant research. One provider noted, “The Network has been essential to CACs, assisting with growth, training needs, sustainability and opportunities to enhance and build upon existing strengths for CAC staff and MDT partners, which helps to enhance our abilities and capacities to provide quality services to children and families in the state of Maine.” We also partnered with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) to install state-of-the art recording equipment in CACs across the state. This specialized equipment will ensure that forensic interviews are accurately and consistently documented, which will aid in minimizing the number of times a child must be interviewed during an investigation and support our efforts to increase effective prosecutions of child sexual abuse. Thank you DHHS and NCA! Maine’s Children’s Advocacy Centers by the Numbers - FY 17 Counties Covered by Operating CACs 9 Interviews 826 Forensic Family Advocacy Sessions 2110 “After a career of over twenty years in law enforcement, my work with the CAC is amongst the endeavors of which I am most proud.” — MDT Member 5 Counties Covered by December 2018 16 Family Advocacy Service Hours 1400+
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