FORENSIC INTERVIEWS

Forensic Interview is of vital importance in the investigation and prosecution of child sexual assault and other crimes against children. DCAC is part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) created by a 2004 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DCAC, the Denver Police Department, the Denver Department of Human Services and the Denver District Attorney’s Office. When a crime is discovered, child victims are interviewed by DCAC’s highly qualified, neutral forensic interviewers, in warm, welcoming child-friendly facilities.Human service caseworkers may watch the interviews in separate observation rooms.

Contact Person: Jenna Oglesby– Jenna.Oglesby@denvercac.org

Contact Person: Kimberly Collins– Kimberly.Collins@denvercac.org

Denver Child Fatality Review Committee.  Administered by DCAC, this is a multi-disciplinary team of public and private agency professionals who meet monthly to review all child deaths in Denver County. The committee has been recognized as a model for other counties to develop similar programs. The primary purpose of the committee is preventive - to identify gaps in services and to recommend changes that might save lives in the future.

Contact Person: Jodi Byrnes– Jodi.Byrnes@denvercac.org

Victim Advocacy
The victim advocate plays a crucial role in minimizing trauma for child victims and their families. She provides continuity and coordination from the moment families are first referred to DCAC to the time the criminal case is resolved or treatment is complete. She provides reassurance to frightened children and their families, tracks their case as it proceeds through the legal system, ensures they understand their rights under the law, and coordinates their access to treatment and the different services they may need. 

How You Can Help

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DCAC relies on grants and donations in order to provide no-cost assessment and treatment services to children in need. We need your help. Make your donation today.

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Volunteers are crucial to the Center's ongoing growth and success in providing assistance to at risk children and families. View our current volunteering opportunities.