Anna Crawford Children's Center

Child sexual abuse prevention training for adultsProgram

Center staff teach adults in the community how to prevent and spot child sexual abuse, using the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children training.

ChildFirst expanded forensic interview trainingProgram

A hands-on course for experienced interviewers on handling hard cases, such as children who may not do well in one standard interview. Only 12 people are accepted. The date has not been set.

ChildFirst forensic interview peer reviewProgram

A free session where newer forensic interviewers share a recorded interview and get feedback from ChildFirst faculty and each other. Lunch is provided and only 15 people can join.

ChildFirst Georgia forensic interview trainingProgram

A five-day course for people who interview children in abuse cases. It includes lectures, practice, and a mock interview with an actor. The course is held in Forsyth, Georgia.

Family and victim advocacyService

Advocates help families who are working with the center's interview and therapy staff. They help with case management, finding resources, and crisis support.

Forensic interviewsService

Trained interviewers talk with children who may have been abused, as part of a team investigation. Interviews can be done in English or Spanish.

Forensic medical examsService

Children can get a specialized medical exam at the center after abuse is reported. It is done in partnership with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and costs families nothing.

In-home parent education and parent groupsService

A staff member visits at-risk families at home to teach parenting skills and give support. She also runs parent groups.