What is CART House?

The Child Abuse Response Team (C.A.R.T.) House is Canadian County's Child Advocacy Center. The center is a child-friendly and safe place where a child can tell a team of professionals about his/her abuse and begin the healing process. The Child Abuse Response Team (C.A.R.T.) is an innovative response to child abuse. Caring professionals recognize that to better help the children suffering from abuse, they need to share information and work together. Prior to the C.A.R.T. House, a child was required to tell his/her tragic story of abuse more than one time to law enforcement agents, attorneys, child welfare workers, and others involved in the investigative process. The C.A.R.T. House was established to reduce trauma of the victims by preventing the need for multiple interviews.

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What happens at the C.A.R.T. House?

The C.A.R.T. House is a child-friendly interview center located in El Reno, OK. Children of all ages come to the C.A.R.T. House to speak with specially trained forensic interviewers about allegations of child abuse. The C.A.R.T. House process involves a team of professionals from multiple agencies such as law enforcement and social services. When children and caregivers arrive, they are able to wait in the family room. The family room has a TV/DVD, books, toys and games. A separate interview room is designed to make children feel comfortable.

Who Makes Up the C.A.R.T. Team?

The C.A.R.T. Team is a multidisciplinary group of highly skilled professionals who are committed to improving their response to victims of child abuse. The Canadian County C.A.R.T. Team includes dedicated professionals from juvenile services, law enforcement, child welfare, prosecution, medical services, mental health services, and C.A.R.T. House staff.