Our comfortable, private waiting area with attached playroom is designed to be secure and welcoming spaces for you and your family. You will be offered coffee, tea, and snacks during your time at Juliette’s House; and before the evaluation starts, you and your child will have the process explained by the evaluation team: the medical provider, forensic interviewer, and family advocate.

Specially trained interviewers provide developmentally appropriate interviews for children and adolescents in a safe and neutral environment. The interviews are digitally recorded and are often observed by child protective services and law enforcement. This process minimizes the trauma of duplicative interviews for youth. They can take a break or end the interview at any time. 

Children and adolescents are offered a comprehensive head-to-toe physical exam aimed at evaluating a youth’s health and well-being. The exam is conducted by a medical provider with specialized training. The youth are in control of the medical exam, and we encourage them to feel empowered to make their own decisions about their level of participation.

Our family advocates can help you understand how this experience will impact your child and what you as a caregiver can do to help your child cope and recover. Our advocates have specialized training to offer emotional support, education, and referrals to additional resources in the community for ongoing services.