Child Advocacy Center

The Willow Tree Cornerstone Child Advocacy Center celebrated its grand opening on January 12, 2011. Specially trained staff are now working with law enforcement, Brown County Child Protective Services and other community professionals to assist victims of child abuse in the Green Bay area.

 

The center provides a refuge for abused children and their families to seek help and heal throughout the investigation and prosecution of their case. All components involved in child abuse cases, including the medical exam, forensic interview, victim advocacy, and ongoing therapy, are located within this one centralized facility to increase ease and comfort for the child.

 

According to recent statistics, there are more than 1,300 confirmed cases of child abuse reported in Brown County each year. The Child Advocacy Center will lessen the overall impact of abuse in our community by reducing the trauma experienced by a child, increasing the prosecution and conviction rates of child abuse offenders, and preventing future child abuse through awareness and prevention education.

 

For more information about the Child Advocacy Center and its services, contact Sue Lockwood, Program Director, at 920-436-4360 ext. 3002 or slockwood@willowtreecac.org.

 

We wish to extend a special thank you to the many contributors, volunteers and community partners that made the Child Advocacy Center possible.