Who we are
We are proud to be part of a team of volunteers which commits its efforts to help provide children in Clark County who are crime victims of sexual or physical abuse to receive the quality services at the Children's Justice Center.
The Children's Justice Center is effective at holding perpetrators of crimes against children accountable, which creates safer neighborhoods for all of our kids and promotes healing and support they need while they are involved in the justice system. As the needs of the Children's Justice Center continues to grow, so does our commitment to meet those needs.
The Children's Justice Center is a child-friendly environment that eliminates the need for multiple interviews and reduces the likelihood of prolonged or secondary trauma.
Investigators are able to coordinate and begin the investigative process of child victims of physical or sexual abuse efficiently.
State-of-the-art audio and video equipment preserve the interview for evidentiary purposes and aid in the continued investigative process. The nationally accredited cent is comprise of experts from Clark County, City of Vancouver, YWCA Clark County, State Department of Children and Family Services and the Children's Center.
Our Mission
Our mission is .... "To increase awareness of child abuse in our community and to promote community safety for children by supporting the work of the Arthur D. Curtis Children's Justice Center.
Justice for Children helps pay for the advanced training of forensic interviewers, pediatric medical staff, as well as allocating funds to be used by the Center's Director and professional staff to attend collaborative seminars and educational forums.
We also raise funds for the professional organization dues of the staff. We help maintain the child-friendly environment by providing decor upkeep and toy replacements. We also provide funds for materials used for educational training to law enforcement and community outreach programs.
