The CACECM uses a multidisciplinary approach which allows for a more organized, informed response to child abuse investigations.
The multidisciplinary team (MDT) is composed of the following disciplines: CAC, Children’s Division, Prosecuting Attorney, Juvenile Office, Law Enforcement, Mental Health, and Medical Services. MDTs can be segregated into two groups: investigative (consisting of Law Enforcement, Children’s Division, Juvenile Office, and Prosecuting Attorney) and collaterals (Mental Health, Medical Services, and school personnel). The purpose of the MDT is to provide a coordinated response among the agencies involved in the investigation of child abuse of a serious or criminal nature.
The CAC brings all the disciplines together to gather and share information regarding an allegation of child abuse. However, at the time of a child’s forensic interview only Law Enforcement, Juvenile Office, and Children’s Division are allowed to view the interview.
