About Us

SWICACC is a non-profit organization founded in 2009 when it was recognized that child victims of maltreatment did not have a child advocacy center within their community. Through grants, fundraisers, and donations, SWICACC continues to grow and provides services to children in Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Orange, Perry, and Spencer Counties.

Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) coordinate the investigation and treatment of child abuse while helping abused children heal. CACs emphasize the coordination of investigation and intervention services by bringing together professionals and agencies to form a Multi-Disciplinary Team and create a child focused approach to child abuse cases. The location is designed to create a sense of safety and security for the child. Each CAC is designed to meet the needs of its particular community. CACs help child victims heal, prevent abuse, and keep children safe.

During an investigation of child maltreatment, SWICACC conducts forensic interviews with the children reported to be victims of abuse. A forensic interview is a specialized information gathering interview. It is used as evidence during the investigation and prosecution of child maltreatment. SWICACC staff follow national protocols and go through extensive training to conduct these interviews and utilize a multi-disciplinary team. The goal is to reduce the number of times a child has to tell their story, reducing trauma.

The organization also provides mental health services to the kids and families who are interviewed. This is made possible by partnering therapists who are at the center 3 days a week.

The SWICACC Medical Clinic serves children and adolescents who have disclosed sexual abuse, physical abuse, and/or neglect and need a medical forensic examination or medical care related to the maltreatment. It also serves adults who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and/or domestic violence and need a medical forensic exam or medical care related to the assault. The SWICACC Medical Clinic is staffed by a Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurses who have specialized education and training to provide medical care and treatment for survivors of sexual and physical assault/abuse.