A safe, neutral place for children to speak about abuse, neglect, and other crimes.
Susie’s Place is where law enforcement, mental health, medical, DCS, advocacy, and prosecutors come together for kids and families on their journey through a safe and happy childhood.
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Forensic Interviews that are child-focused, neutral, and age appropriate.
Advocacy and health services connecting families with what they need, when they need it.
The latest from Susie’s Place
The CAC response
Published on July 9, 2026
No child comes to Susie’s Place, or another child advocacy center, because something good is happening in their lives. However, our mission is to promote the prevention, justice, and healing of child victims of abuse and violence while maintaining the comfort and safety of the child as the first priority.
False reporting
Published on July 2, 2026
False reports to the Department of Child Services can happen to anyone, whether they are a public figure, a parent in a custody dispute, or a target for some other reason.
Susie’s Place receives Victim Assistance Award from U.S. Attorney’s Office
Published on May 5, 2026
Staff from all three Susie’s Place locations received an award for their work across Indiana.
What I Wish I Said — open letters from staff to kids and families
Published on April 1, 2026
Read notes from the staff to the kids, families, and community members who made an impression.
New online predators workshop for parents available now
Published on February 25, 2026
Request a workshop for your team, friends, or group now. Learn more about what this new presentation includes. Delivered in-person or online.
The “A” in CAC stands for “Advocacy”
Published on June 24, 2025
How one relentless forensic interviewer saw a case through to completion, no matter what it took.
Susie’s Place brings together a world of
agencies, processes, and professionals.
Before Susie’s Place, kids in our community endured re-living the worst traumas of their lives.
Now, law enforcement, caseworkers, prosecutors, mental and medical health, advocacy, and forensic interview professionals come together at Susie’s Place.
See how Susie’s Place has changed how child abuse, neglect, and sexual assault cases are handled…
