The Children’s Advocacy Center serves Smith County children who have been physically or sexually abused or who have witnessed a violent crime. Each case is referred to the center by a law enforcement or Child Protective Services investigator.
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Smith County coordinates the efforts of law enforcement, Child Protective Services, criminal prosecutors, therapists, victim advocates, and community volunteers in a child-friendly environment in order to bring healing and recovery to child victims of abuse and their families.
Since 1995, the Children’s Advocacy Center has coordinated over 5,070 cases of alleged child abuse. In that time the center has provided interviews, advocacy, and therapy services for over 7,166 children.