Traditionally, victims of child abuse have to retell their stories multiple times to the police, district attorney, and in court. This forces them to relive their trauma over and over again.
The CAC of Paris offers forensic interviews conducted by trained professionals. The police, district attorney, and courts use this single interview to gather the information they need, which helps reduce the child's stress and emotional pain.
This approach allows the child to share their experience in a safe environment. Our goal is to listen, protect, and support children every step of the way.
Children only need to tell their story once, instead of multiple times to different people. This helps prevent them from reliving their trauma over and over.
The interviews happen in a child-friendly setting with trained professionals, making sure children feel safe and comfortable.
The police, district attorney, and courts can use the recorded interview to build their case, helping to protect the child from further stress.
When child abuse is reported, law enforcement or child protective services schedule a forensic interview at our center.
Here’s how the interview process works:
A forensic medical exam is a non-invasive exam that’s conducted by specially trained professionals to gather crucial physical evidence in cases of suspected abuse or assault.
These medical exams are performed with great care. They involved documenting injuries and collecting samples to assist law enforcement and support legal proceedings.
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