ry shows the power of a comprehensive response to child abuse. He visited Voices Carry at age 11, but he had the behavior and speech of a 7-year-old due to trauma. He had already lived with several foster families, and he had been both physically and sexually abused throughout his life. As he told his story during the forensic interview, it became clear that he had been abused or betrayed by all the adults who were supposed to protect him. Matt was able to disclose for the first time the abuse he had experienced. At the end of his interview, the Forensic Interviewer asked what adults in his life he trusted to tell about what he had experienced. He responded with identifying only his caseworker and his forensic interviewer with whom he was speaking. With the help of Voices Carry and the multidisciplinary team, a child like Matt can find a few adults he trusts.
Survivor Story: Matt
Matt’s sto
ry shows the power of a comprehensive response to child abuse. He visited Voices Carry at age 11, but he had the behavior and speech of a 7-year-old due to trauma. He had already lived with several foster families, and he had been both physically and sexually abused throughout his life. As he told his story during the forensic interview, it became clear that he had been abused or betrayed by all the adults who were supposed to protect him. Matt was able to disclose for the first time the abuse he had experienced. At the end of his interview, the Forensic Interviewer asked what adults in his life he trusted to tell about what he had experienced. He responded with identifying only his caseworker and his forensic interviewer with whom he was speaking. With the help of Voices Carry and the multidisciplinary team, a child like Matt can find a few adults he trusts.
ry shows the power of a comprehensive response to child abuse. He visited Voices Carry at age 11, but he had the behavior and speech of a 7-year-old due to trauma. He had already lived with several foster families, and he had been both physically and sexually abused throughout his life. As he told his story during the forensic interview, it became clear that he had been abused or betrayed by all the adults who were supposed to protect him. Matt was able to disclose for the first time the abuse he had experienced. At the end of his interview, the Forensic Interviewer asked what adults in his life he trusted to tell about what he had experienced. He responded with identifying only his caseworker and his forensic interviewer with whom he was speaking. With the help of Voices Carry and the multidisciplinary team, a child like Matt can find a few adults he trusts.
