MercyOne Siouxland Child Advocacy Center Holds Protecting Families Conference

MercyOne Siouxland Child Advocacy Center (CAC) will hold a Protecting Families Conference on April 19 at Morningside University in the Yockey Room of the Olsen Student Center from 8:30 a.m.to 4 p.m.

The conference will include four sessions: Development, Memory and Trauma: A Trifecta, Addressing Delayed Disclosure in the Forensic Interview, Overcoming Staleness in a Delayed Disclosure Investigation and Trial Strategies for Delayed Disclosure Sexual Abuse Cases.

“The conference allows the Siouxland community to come together to seek education and strengthen our multi-disciplinary approach to preventing and addressing child abuse,” says Victoria Ricke, manager of MercyOne Siouxland CAC

MercyOne Siouxland Child Advocacy Center, the only one of its kind in Western Iowa, plays a vital role in assisting law enforcement and the courts in child abuse investigations. It provides a safe space for the abused to tell their story, ensuring their safety and protecting their dignity. For more information about the MercyOne Siouxland CAC and the Protecting Families Conference, please visit: Child Advocacy Center Sioux City, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Siouxland