Multidisciplinary Team

The First Witness Multidisciplinary Team is a collaboration of public and private agencies responsible for the investigation, assessment, prosecution, medical exams and mental health services for child abuse victims. The team's protocol requires one recorded interview with the child using a format that is developmentally designed to obtain accurate information.

In addition, the interview is monitored by other professionals who may need access to the child's statement (i.e. law enforcement, child protection services, county attorneys, public defenders, medical professionals, etc.) for making recommendations as to the viability of criminal prosecution and ongoing intervention needs.

Team Members

Duluth Police Department - Family Crimes Unit Visit Site »
Federal Bureau of Investigation Visit Site »
First Witness Child Abuse Resource Center
Floodwood Police Department Visit Site »
Fond du Lac Social Services - CAIR Visit Site »
Hermantown Police Department Visit Site »
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Visit Site »
Domestic Abuse Intervention Program Visit Site »
Proctor Police Department Visit Site »
Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault Visit Site »
6th Judicial District Public Defenders Office Visit Site »
St. Louis County Attorney's Office Visit Site »
St. Louis County Sheriff's Office - Investigations Visit Site »
St. Louis County Social Services - Initial Intervention Unit Visit Site »
Members of the Duluth Medical Community
St. Louis County Victims Services Visit Site »
Members of Duluth Mental Health Community

Professional Memberships

American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children Visit Site »
Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Visit Site »
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Visit Site »
National Children's Alliance Visit Site »