SafeSpace provides excellent services to young children and teens in our area. Survivors no longer have to go to an emergency room where staff is not well trained to interview/examine young children who have experienced sexual trauma. Thank you to all the staff who work to support children and families in our area.
I have been involved with Columbia Gorge Children's Advocacy Center/SafeSpace Children's Advocacy Center of the Gorge off and on since it was founded in 2009. I have developed medical guidelines, assist with pediatric abuse cases (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner), and have/currently sit as a board member. The community is very fortunate to have its own CAC located in the Gorge to serve the children. Previously children were going long distances and to multiple sites to be interviewed and examined. SafeSpace allows for all services to located under one roof.