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The Team Approach
The goal of the team approach is to reduce trauma to the
victims during the investigation & prosecution of the crime
committed against the child.
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The Team process employs a
multi-disciplinary approach in dealing with issues of
child abuse.
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The team is comprised of
members from Child Protective Services (DCFS), Law
Enforcement, State' Attorney's Office, Medical Personnel,
and Mental Health Counselors.
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The team approach strives
to hold offenders accountable through improved
prosecution.
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The team approach decreases
the trauma that children face when they have been victims
of sexual or serious physical abuse.
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The team approach reduces
the number of interviews a child must endure.
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