Ohio Network of Children's Advocacy Centers

The Ohio Network of Children's Advocacy Centers (ONCAC) is a non-profit organization based in Columbus, OH that works to support and advocate for child advocacy centers throughout Ohio. These child-focused facilities provide a safe and nurturing environment for abused children, coordinating the investigation and treatment of child sexual abuse and offering long-term advocacy and healthcare services to children and their families.

Without a child advocacy center, children may have to repeatedly recount their traumatic experiences to various professionals, hindering their healing process. However, with the help of a child advocacy center, children are brought to a safe and child-friendly environment where they can share their experiences with a specially trained forensic interviewer. A multidisciplinary team of professionals then collaborates to determine the best course of action for the child, providing services such as mental health treatment, medical exams, victim advocacy, and case management.

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