In 1997, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 273 to develop a statewide system of regional assessment centers to assure that every suspected child abuse victim in the state has access to a complete medical assessment. The three Counties we serve: Jackson, Josephine, & Douglas

Marlene Mish - Executive Director
Dr. Kerri Hecox, MD - Medical Director/ Examiner
Linda VanBuskirk, RN. - Medical Coordinator/Nurse
Cari Dickson - Interviewer/Consultant/Trainer

SERVICES WE PROVIDE TO THE SOUTHERN OREGON REGION

MEDICAL:

• Recruitment and training of medical personnel for child abuse examinations.
• Education on medical aspects of child abuse.
• Medical case consultation via telemedical (computer) and phone.
• Peer review of Medical exam findings.
• Expert Witness testimony and training for prosecution of child abuse cases.
• Contact: Kerri Hecox, MD, khecox@cacjc.org (541) 734-5437

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:

• Advocacy Center development and program management.
• Community education on child abuse issues.
• Community partnering to combat child abuse.
• Client tracking and statistical collections.
• Development of on-site therapy programs and support groups for victims and families.
• Contact: mmish@cacjc.org or call (541) 734-5437 x 102

INTERVIEWING AND INVESTIGATION:

• Specialized training for law enforcement and protective service.
• Case consultation, interview review, testifying in court.
• Support of Multidisciplinary Teams to staff child abuse cases.
• Law enforcement and DHS caseworker interactive peer review of child abuse interviews.
• Development of specialized protocols for child abuse cases.
• Jackson County's response to Karly's Law implementation.
• Specialized training involving High Tech Crimes unit, photo documentation.
• Special needs, DEC, interviews
• Contact: cdickson@cacjc.org or call (541) 734-5437 x 109

Specialized Trainings:

Please note: The trainings listed below are specialized and intended for those working in the field of Child Maltreatment.

Ongoing: "Peer Review"
At: Children's Advocacy Center
When: Every Thursday 7:00 am-8:00 am.
Open to LEA and DHS field workers doing abuse interviews. Must currently be involved with investigations and interviews. Other Counties are encouraged and welcome to attend.
Facilitator: Cari Dickson
To attend contact: cdickson@cacjc.org
541-282-5474 x 109

"Regional Peer Review"
At: Children's Advocacy Center
Consultation and review for LEA and DHS field workers doing abuse interviews. Must currently be doing interviews and investigations.
Trainer: Cari Dickson
To register contact: cdickson@cacjc.org

"Oregon Interviewing Guideline Training"
At: Children's Advocacy Center
Specialized training for LEA and DHS workers regarding Oregon's Interviewing Guidelines, incorporating standards and protocols for professionals currently working in the field. DPSST credits are available.
Trainer: Cari Dickson, featuring members of the High-Tech Crime Unit, and local LEA agents
To register contact: cdickson@cacjc.org