About Us - LifeHouse Child Advocacy Center

LifeHouse Child Advocacy Center helps child victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse & child witnesses to other violent crimes in Shawnee and surrounding counties. We bring together the professionals from law enforcement, child protection services, mental health, medical, prosecution, and victim advocacy to investigate allegations of child abuse as part of our Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). This approach is best practice and trauma-informed. The ultimate goal from our MDT is to reduce the child’s trauma by preventing multiple interviews. LifeHouse is a nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center that has been serving child victims of crime since 1999.

LifeHouse forensic interviewers attend an initial 40-hour, specialized training course. The forensic interviewers and advocates participate in continuous education in interviewing and child welfare. LifeHouse has two child-friendly interview rooms that allows team members to observe interviews and communicate with the interviewer. Our advocates are available throughout the investigation and prosecution process. LifeHouse advocates provide client education regarding the investigation, the prosecution, crime victim services and other community resources.

The child is the primary concern of LifeHouse. We provide a safe place for child victims to talk about their abuse. Through support, referrals, and education, LifeHouse helps navigate an otherwise miserable path for child victims and their families into one of healing and justice.