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Strengthening Canadian child and youth advocacy centres through coordinated research and knowledge sharing: Establishing a Canadian research and knowledge centre

What is it. This discussion paper describes the development of Kindex (formally, Canadian Child and Youth Advocacy Research and Knowledge Centre), a community-academic partnership to support and further the evidence-base around child abuse and CYAC practices. This discussion paper explores the need for a multidisciplinary response to child abuse and the benefit of such a…
- Multidisciplinary Team,
- Organizational Capacity
- Article
April 2, 2025
Department of Justice: Review of forensic interviewing methods for vulnerable victims

What is it. Forensic interviewing is a process in which a trained interviewer gathers information from a victim, witness, or person of interest in relation to a crime. The goal is to collect sufficient information and evidence for a successful prosecution while simultaneously protecting the child and/or youth’s psychological and emotional safety by avoiding re-traumatization.…
- Child-Focused Setting,
- Forensic Interviews
- Article
December 1, 2024
Interview monitors of child forensic interviews

What is it. A child’s statement is often the most critical evidence during investigations. Interviewers rely on monitors to help track details, identify gaps, and support adherence to best practice interviewing. This study examines the role of interview monitors in child forensic interviews through interviews with 13 police and social worker interviewers/monitors. It explored how the role is understood and what practices best support high-quality…
- Forensic Interviews
- Article Summary
November 1, 2024
Problematic sexual behaviour: CYACs unique position to support children and families

What is it. Problematic sexual behaviour occurs when children aged 12 and younger engage in sexual actions that are not typical for their age and are developmentally inappropriate. These actions can potentially harm themselves or others. This practice brief provided an overview of problematic sexual behaviour and offered considerations for a multidisciplinary response within the…
- Practice Brief
September 9, 2024
Trauma-informed practices in child sexual abuse

What is it. This study examined therapeutic outcomes for 218 children who completed psychotherapy following sexual abuse, tracked over a 10-year period in a Quebec CYAC. Most children experienced severe or repeated abuse and often faced additional adversities, such as exposure to other forms of child abuse and neglect. While the number of centralized services…
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Article Summary
June 20, 2024