CLC Exceeds 500 Forensic Interviews of Children and Youth

The Children’s Legacy Center (CLC) provides forensic interviews when there is an investigation into crimes against a child or youth.

The CLC provides forensic interviews for cases involving crimes against children, aiming to minimize the trauma of the investigation. Previously, children had to recount experiences often between 6-11 times, compounding their distress. Now, in our child-centric facility, they share their account once with a forensic interviewer while a multidisciplinary team observes from a conference room. This team, comprising law enforcement, a social worker, a prosecutor, an advocate, and a physician, can communicate questions to the interviewer through an earpiece. This approach reduces the trauma children might otherwise endure during an investigation, and through collaboration with allied agencies, enhances accountability for perpetrators.

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Quarterly Highlight:

During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Children’s Legacy Center conducted 71 child forensic interviews (FIs), resulting in over 500 FIs since its formation.

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One SAFE Place (OSP) and Children’s Legacy Center (CLC) are excited to publish a new quarterly impact blog for sharing vital data that reinforces our commitment to serving the North State community.

Quarterly Statistics Breakdown:

The following impact data reflects client services in Butte, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity Counties between October-December 2023:

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One SAFE Place

● CRISIS INTAKE WALK-INS: 1,299 individuals

● STAFF-ASSISTED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS: 99 filed

● TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: 62 clients

● TOTAL CHILDREN/YOUTH IN SHELTER: 75 (14 on Christmas Day)

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Children’s Legacy Center

● FORENSIC: 71 interviews and 5 medical exams

● BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: 643 therapy sessions for 219 clients

● FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY: 9 foster child placements with families and 7 resource families

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“At the heart of our work, the CLC and OSP are guardians of the stories of the children and adults impacted by violence in our community,” said Kimberly Johnson, CEO of CLC and OSP.

“Behind each data point lies the individual stories of cherished members of this community. They are your neighbors and colleagues; they sit beside your child at school. It is our privilege to serve them. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude and immense pride to our staff for their compassionate, wise, and inspiring service to each individual we have the privilege to support. Thank you for standing with us and contributing to the well-being of our community.”

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Our comprehensive offerings encompass domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy, forensic interviews, medical exams, shelter services, mental health screenings, behavioral health services, family advocacy, and residential treatment for youth.

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Click Here For A Virtual Tour Of Our Children’s Advocacy Center Building!

Click Here For An Inside Look At Our Forensic Interview Process

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For more information about One SAFE Place, visit ospshasta.org

For more information about Children’s Legacy Center, visit childrenslegacycenter.org

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