Williamson County Child Advocacy Center / Davis House
Programs
Budget
$150,000.00
Description
Davis House provides community education focused on prevention and early intervention and how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child abuse. Adult training programs include "Stewards of Children" and "Signs & Symptoms of Child Sexual Abuse." In addition, we are launching a 360 approach and will begin training children K-8 in local schools beginning the 2022-2023 year utilizing the research-based curricula "Child Safety Matters" and "Teen Safety Matters" presented by the Monique Burr Foundation. In addition, Davis House staff are available for awareness presentations to community organizations and groups to speak about the issue of child abuse. There is no fee for any of these community education services.
Beneficiaries
Families
Adults
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
Williamson County, Hickman County, Lewis County, Perry County
$150,000.00
Description
Davis House provides community education focused on prevention and early intervention and how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child abuse. Adult training programs include "Stewards of Children" and "Signs & Symptoms of Child Sexual Abuse." In addition, we are launching a 360 approach and will begin training children K-8 in local schools beginning the 2022-2023 year utilizing the research-based curricula "Child Safety Matters" and "Teen Safety Matters" presented by the Monique Burr Foundation. In addition, Davis House staff are available for awareness presentations to community organizations and groups to speak about the issue of child abuse. There is no fee for any of these community education services.
Beneficiaries
Families
Adults
K-12 (5-19 years)
Program Areas Served
Williamson County, Hickman County, Lewis County, Perry County
Budget
$100,000.00
Description
The primary service that the CAC offers every child referred for services is a Forensic Interview. Forensic Interviews (FI) are the most legally sound interview you can do with a child. Forensic Interviewers are trained to gather information from a child by asking open-ended, non-leading, and non-suggestive questions. Forensic Interviewers focus the interview on the child's needs by establishing rapport with a child and assessing a child's developmental level. FIs are conducted at the Child Advocacy Center, a non-threatening and child-friendly environment, to reduce trauma to the child. FIs produce more accurate information than typical interviews which lead to better investigations . FIs also cut down on the number of interviews that a child has to go through due to the fact that FIs are observed by fellow investigators and recorded on DVD or video, which can be used as evidence in court.
Category
Crime & Legal - Related - Child Abuse Prevention
Beneficiaries
Families
Victims
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Program Areas Served
Williamson County , Lewis County, Hickman County, Perry County
$100,000.00
Description
The primary service that the CAC offers every child referred for services is a Forensic Interview. Forensic Interviews (FI) are the most legally sound interview you can do with a child. Forensic Interviewers are trained to gather information from a child by asking open-ended, non-leading, and non-suggestive questions. Forensic Interviewers focus the interview on the child's needs by establishing rapport with a child and assessing a child's developmental level. FIs are conducted at the Child Advocacy Center, a non-threatening and child-friendly environment, to reduce trauma to the child. FIs produce more accurate information than typical interviews which lead to better investigations . FIs also cut down on the number of interviews that a child has to go through due to the fact that FIs are observed by fellow investigators and recorded on DVD or video, which can be used as evidence in court.
Category
Crime & Legal - Related - Child Abuse Prevention
Beneficiaries
Families
Victims
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Program Areas Served
Williamson County , Lewis County, Hickman County, Perry County
Budget
$100,000.00
Description
Counseling is available to support child abuse victims and their families in crisis through the healing process after the abuse. A therapist on staff provides counseling to children victimized by abuse. Counseling is offered in all three center locations (Franklin, Hohenwald, Centerville). The primary methods of treatment utilized are Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Play Therapy. We primarily treat the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms brought about by the trauma of abuse. These services are provided at no cost.
Beneficiaries
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Program Areas Served
Williamson County, Hickman County, Lewis County, Perry County
$100,000.00
Description
Counseling is available to support child abuse victims and their families in crisis through the healing process after the abuse. A therapist on staff provides counseling to children victimized by abuse. Counseling is offered in all three center locations (Franklin, Hohenwald, Centerville). The primary methods of treatment utilized are Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Play Therapy. We primarily treat the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms brought about by the trauma of abuse. These services are provided at no cost.
Beneficiaries
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Program Areas Served
Williamson County, Hickman County, Lewis County, Perry County
Budget
$100,000.00
Description
The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is a warm and welcoming place for both children and adults. In our Center, children and their families can meet with the professionals who work in the field of child abuse. It is our goal to assist child abuse victims and their families through the investigative process and help families through the difficult process of healing. The Child and Family Advocate works with families during the investigative process by providing support, information and referrals. This can come in many shapes and forms and is tailored to meet the specific needs of each family. It is our goal to help families feel less isolated and more informed during this traumatic time.
Beneficiaries
Families
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Program Areas Served
Williamson County, Lewis County, Hickman County, Perry County
$100,000.00
Description
The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is a warm and welcoming place for both children and adults. In our Center, children and their families can meet with the professionals who work in the field of child abuse. It is our goal to assist child abuse victims and their families through the investigative process and help families through the difficult process of healing. The Child and Family Advocate works with families during the investigative process by providing support, information and referrals. This can come in many shapes and forms and is tailored to meet the specific needs of each family. It is our goal to help families feel less isolated and more informed during this traumatic time.
Beneficiaries
Families
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Program Areas Served
Williamson County, Lewis County, Hickman County, Perry County
Budget
$50,000.00
Description
CPIT is a state mandated multi-disciplinary team comprised of Child Advocacy Center staff, law enforcement, District Attorney's office, Department of Children's Services (DCS), medical professionals, and Juvenile Court officers who work in collaboration to investigate allegations of sexual and significant physical abuse perpetrated against children. Another objective of CPIT is to determine the disposition of each case through meetings conducted at Davis House. These meetings occur monthly in each county we serve. In these meetings, each discipline brings their respective expertise and investigative information pertaining to the case in an effort to provide appropriate protective, counseling, or other services that the child needs. Legal proceedings and referrals for prosecution of an alleged perpetrator arise from CPIT meetings.
Beneficiaries
Families
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Program Areas Served
Williamson County, Lewis County, Hickman County, Perry County
$50,000.00
Description
CPIT is a state mandated multi-disciplinary team comprised of Child Advocacy Center staff, law enforcement, District Attorney's office, Department of Children's Services (DCS), medical professionals, and Juvenile Court officers who work in collaboration to investigate allegations of sexual and significant physical abuse perpetrated against children. Another objective of CPIT is to determine the disposition of each case through meetings conducted at Davis House. These meetings occur monthly in each county we serve. In these meetings, each discipline brings their respective expertise and investigative information pertaining to the case in an effort to provide appropriate protective, counseling, or other services that the child needs. Legal proceedings and referrals for prosecution of an alleged perpetrator arise from CPIT meetings.
Beneficiaries
Families
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Program Areas Served
Williamson County, Lewis County, Hickman County, Perry County
Description
DHCAC provides direct and emergency services to children rescued from trafficking or identified as victims of child sex abuse material exploitation.
Beneficiaries
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Program Areas Served
Middle Tennessee
DHCAC provides direct and emergency services to children rescued from trafficking or identified as victims of child sex abuse material exploitation.
Beneficiaries
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Program Areas Served
Middle Tennessee
