Program areas at CAC
Training and External Affairs: This program seeks to increase public awareness of child sexual abuse through presentations to schools, civic organizations, religious centers and other social service agencies to help professionals and parents learn about issues relating to child sexual abuse.
Forensic Services Division: This division provided 2,035 non-threatening and non-leading forensic digitally-captured interviews as well as 81 extended assessments for sexually abused and traumatized children. The family advocates assisted forensic services in the coordination of services among children's protective services, law enforcement and legal professionals during the investigative stage of these cases.
Therapy and Psychological Services: This division provides on-site therapy, psychological assessments and psychiatric evaluations to child victims and their families. With the assistance of Harris County, the Center provided 3,872 therapy and psychological units of service to children and 1,837 to adults.
Multidisciplinary Team Enhancement Division (MEP): For advocacy centers in Texas, this group closes the gap between CPS investigations, law enforcement investigations and services at the advocacy center. In FY 2022, the CAC received, prioritized and coordinated 6,160 Statewide Intake Reports of abuse for services at the advocacy center. Children's Services Division: Promotes the complete wellness and recovery of each child by offering activities separate from evaluation and treatment, such as holiday parties, summer opportunities and other donor-supported activities. Medical: Expert physicians administered 629 sexual assault examinations and rape evidence collection kits using state-of-the-art video and digital colposcopy, a non-invasive and technologically advanced procedure.