FAQ

Is a Children’s Advocacy Center a common model?

There are 60 other advocacy centers in the State of Texas available to serve approximately 92% of our child population.

What is CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties?

A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is an adult willing to stand up for abused and neglect children in court.  A CASA volunteer is appointed by a judge to provide factual information on behalf of a child caught in a difficult legal process.

Who do you serve?

We serve children ages 0-17 who have been alleged victims of child abuse or nelgect, are secondary witnesses and/or have witnessed violent crime?

What is a forensic interview?

A forensic interview is conducted for the purpose of investigation and is videotaped to reduce the number of times a child is questioned during the course of that investigation.

As a parent, what should I not do?

DO NOT ask your child questions or discuss the incident before the interview.  DO NOT ignore your child’s physical well being.  Be sure your child is well fed and rested prior to the interview.  DO NOT make promises to or bribe your child to tell the truth or withhold information about the events that brought them to the center.