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Causes: Child Abuse Prevention, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence
Mission: The children's advocacy center of smith county works with child victims of physical and sexual abuse and strives to reduce their trauma through a united effort that facilitates thorough investigations, effective prosecutions and the healing of the children and their families by providing vital direct services and mental health therapy.
Programs: The child abuse intevention program encompassed investigation, forensic interviews, therapy, prosecution as required and court preparation and accompaniment, providing direct services in numerous cases investigated involving children and secondary victims. There were also several community education presentations about the child abuse intervention program and the frequent print and electronic media cverage. Newsletter were produced and mailed to more than 2,400 area residents.