When allegations of child maltreatment are reported to the Department of Human Services (DHS) or law enforcement, they bring the victim to The Crawford Child Advocacy Center for a forensic interview. This forensic interview is a child-friendly, non-leading, developmentally appropriate way to gather information from children and youth, in a warm and welcoming environment.

The forensic interview assists DHS and Law Enforcement agencies in their investigations, while keeping the best interest of the child at the forefront. 

Forensic Interviewers are highly trained professionals with advanced understanding of child development, memory, suggestibility, communication, and trauma. When performed by a trained Forensic Interviewer, the recorded interview can be a key piece of evidence in the prosecution of perpetrators.