Burke County Children's Advocacy Center
Child Protection Service
Why pick this one
Burke County Children's Advocacy Center provides forensic interviews, on-site child medical exams, family advocacy, and trauma-focused therapy through a coordinated response.
Best for
- children affected by suspected abuse or neglect
- forensic interviews requested through law enforcement or the Department of Social Services
- child sexual or physical abuse medical evaluations
- trauma-focused therapy for children and families
- families needing advocacy during investigations, legal proceedings, and recovery
Look elsewhere if
- families seeking services without a Department of Social Services or law enforcement referral
Specialties
- child forensic interviews
- forensic medical examinations for child sexual and physical abuse
- medical examinations for child neglect
- trauma-focused mental health therapy
- family advocacy
What makes them different
- Dedicated medical provider and child-friendly exam rooms are located on-site
- Forensic interviews use trained interviewers, non-leading questions, and closed-circuit observation by law enforcement and child welfare partners
- Family advocates coordinate with law enforcement, explain legal and medical procedures, and provide ongoing support
- Trauma-focused therapy is provided through Southmountain's Center of Excellence in Evidence-Based Treatment
- Services follow a coordinated multidisciplinary response involving law enforcement, child protective services, medical providers, mental health providers, prosecutors, and victim advocates
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Contact & Location
- Address
- 503 S Green St, Morganton, NC 28655
- Phone
- +18284309949
- Website
- http://www.burkecac.org/
- burkecac@southmountain.org
Services
- forensic interviews
- child medical exams
- mental health therapy
- family advocacy
- child abuse prevention education and training