Children are interviewed by CAC professional forensic interviewers with knowledge of child development, in an age appropriate "child-friendly" room. The CAC conducts over 600 one-on-one investigative interviews and depositions each year. Further, the CAC provides the facilities and technology for law enforcement and investigative professionals to participate in the interview via closed circuit television and through wireless audio equipment. The interview is captured on videotape, thus reducing the number of times the children must relive their horrid experiences.

CAC is co-located with a multidisciplinary team for response to child abuse allegations, including law enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, mental health, medical and children’s advocacy representatives in a child friendly setting at Mary Lee’s House.  Mary Lee’s House is a center where children who have been abused receive comprehensive assessments and services ‘under one roof’ and will ensure that they are not traumatized again by the systems designed to protect them.

Mary Lee’s House is located at 2806 South Armenia, one block south of Columbus Ave., at the corner of St. Joseph and Armenia in West Tampa. There is ample free parking and is directly on a Hillsborough County Transit Authority bus line.[Get driving directions to the Mary Lee's House]

Then & Now

what used to happen and what happens Today when kids need help for abuse.
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