Chinook Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CCYAC) provides an innovative response to child abuse investigations in Southwestern Alberta. Working as a partnership between community and government agencies, we bring together professionals involved in child abuse cases, for a coordinated, multidisciplinary response to child abuse victims in Southwestern Alberta. Collaborating with police, crown, child protection (including relevant Designated First Nations), medical, and mental health agencies we will provide an individualized and child-friendly response for children who have experience sexual abuse, severe physical abuse and/or severe neglect. Working with children, youth and the non-offending family members through a trauma informed and child friendly approach, we support the children/youth to tell their stories and access support throughout the process of disclosure, investigation, court process and their healing journey. The CCYAC coordinated response and support services assists in minimizing the impact of trauma on the child/youth, supports healing and increases the success of outcomes in the criminal justice system.
Referrals
All referrals for the CCYAC are provided through Child Protection Agencies, partnering Child and Youth Advocacy Centres or Policing Services.
For more information please call Cheryl at 403-694-1094.