Recent News
- Forensic Interviewer/Children’s Advocacy Center Job Opening
Susie’s Place is hiring! We’re looking for a Forensic Interviewer. The Forensic Interviewer conducts forensic interviews part-time for alleged child victims of abuse. BS/BA in SW, CJ, ED or PSY or an MSW or MS in Forensic Science; Min. of 2 yrs. Prof. exp. wking w/ children & families w/ abuse & violence issues. Position to float between two child [...]
- “Justice in our Communities” Training to be Held in Bloomington
Bloomington, IN – In recent weeks, allegations and discussions of child sexual abuse have filled the headlines. It is easy to feel powerless and overwhelmed. It is harder to turn our anger and frustration into positive action for child victims. On December 13-15, 2011, Susie’s Place Child Advocacy Center, in partnership with The National District Attorney’s Association – National Center for Prosecution [...]
- Susie’s Place Executive Director reflects on recent child abuse headlines in Indiana
AVON — With child sexual abuse beginning to dominate national headlines, local child advocates have decided to take the opportunity to educate. “We were getting calls from the media and decided that this really is a teachable moment,” said Emily Perry, executive director of Susie’s Place, Hendricks County’s child advocacy center. Susie’s Place opened its doors in Avon in April [...]
- Donation gives boost to Susie’s Place board member
Most people I come into contact with know that I am a board member for Susie’s Place, Hendricks County’s Child Advocacy Center. Susie’s Place is a child-friendly environment where children can be interviewed by trained forensic interviewers to find out if there has been any abuse. The idea is to minimize the trauma the children endure by having each child [...]
- Ameriana Bank Makes Charitable Giving Easier
Many of our loyal contributors want to support us even though they have fewer dollars to give. That is why Ameriana Bank created its Make a Difference Charitable Giving Program – to help our supporters make contributions they might otherwise be unable to make. For each person who opens an Ameriana checking account with a Visa Check Card®, Ameriana will [...]
A Little About Susie's Place
Utilizing a joint investigative team approach, Children’s Advocacy Centers are facility-based community partnerships dedicated to pursuing the truth in child abuse investigations. Professionals work as a multidisciplinary team to investigate and intervene in cases of suspected child abuse, primarily sexual abuse.
This multidisciplinary team approach brings together all the professionals and agencies needed to offer comprehensive services: law enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, victim advocates, forensic interviewers, mental-health and the medical community. Attention to the needs and abilities of children is the hallmark of a Children’s Advocacy Center. Designed as a safe and welcoming place for children to be heard, CACs ensure that children are not further victimized by the interventions intended to protect them.
Mission
To provide a neutral, child-friendly center to investigate alleged child abuse and neglect, while keeping the comfort and safety of the child the first priority.
Vision
To strengthen our community's ability to nurture and protect children.