1835 S Front Street, Lonoke 72086
501-676-2552
PREVENTION EDUCATION
The key to ending child abuse
Community and School-based Prevention Education
At Wade Knox Children's Advocacy Center, we believe it is our job to educate our community on the signs of child abuse and do our best to prevent abuse from happening. The Education and Prevention component of the CAC gives us the opportunity to go into schools, child care facilities, churches, businesses, and other community organizations to provide information on the Wade Knox Children's Advocacy Center. We can provide different prevention programs to children of all ages, as well as Mandated Reporter training and other education programs for adults.
For more information about the programs available for your school or organization, please look below for various age ranges and the programs offered. For further questions or to book a program, contact Ashley Reed at areed@wadeknoxcac.org.
-
Do children live at Wade Knox CAC?No, most of the kids who receive services at the CAC are able to stay in their homes. There are some situations, however, when a child isn’t safe to live at home. When that is the case, the Arkansas Department of Children’s Services works to place kids with extended family, when possible, or foster care.
-
Does the Wade Knox CAC address custody or visitation issues?No, custody and visitation are handled by Juvenile Court.
-
Do I have to pay for my child to receive services at the Wade Knox CAC?No, each service is provided to all children who are interviewed at the Center, free of charge.
-
Will my child receive a medical exam at your center?When the investigative team assesses that a forensic medical exam is indicated, your child will go to the on-site medical exam room for their exam. Medical exams are conducted by specially trained nurse practitioners.
-
Will the video of the forensic interview be shown to anyone outside of the investigation?No. Wade Knox Children's Advocacy Center has a strict policy of confidentiality. Forensic interview video is shared only with investigators, prosecutors and, if needed, in court.
-
Can caregivers sit with their child during the interview?Caregivers are not permitted to sit with their child during a forensic interview. Our interviewers are trained in ways to help kids feel comfortable. During the interview, caregivers meet with an advocate or investigator to learn more about the process of investigation, next steps, and resources.
-
Can I bring my child to the center if I think he or she has been abused?If you suspect your child, or any child, has been abused, the first step is to report your suspicions to the Arkansas Department of Human Services hotline, or to law enforcement.
-
Are there other Children's Advocacy Centers in Arkansas?Yes, there are 17 Child Advocacy Centers across the state. The Wade Knox Children's Advocacy Center is the advocacy center that provides services to children and families in Lonoke, Prairie and Monroe counties. You can find a list of other advocacy centers and the counties they serve here. .