Unica’s Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), known as the Children’s Safehouse, provides a safe, child-friendly environment for children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities who may have experienced abuse, neglect, or witnessed a violent crime.
The Forensic Interview Team partners with law enforcement agencies, the District Attorney’s Office, and the New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) to conduct forensic interviews of children who have witnessed a violent crime or when allegations of abuse have been made. The team also conducts forensic interviews with adults who have a developmental disability and disclose physical or sexual abuse.
The goal of every forensic interview is to gather pertinent information in a neutral, developmentally appropriate, and legally defensible manner—reducing trauma for victims while supporting coordinated investigations and access to care.
For more information, call 505-271-0329.
The Forensic Interview Team partners with law enforcement agencies, the District Attorney’s Office, and the New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) to conduct forensic interviews of children who have witnessed a violent crime or when allegations of abuse have been made. The team also conducts forensic interviews with adults who have a developmental disability and disclose physical or sexual abuse.
The goal of every forensic interview is to gather pertinent information in a neutral, developmentally appropriate, and legally defensible manner—reducing trauma for victims while supporting coordinated investigations and access to care.
For more information, call 505-271-0329.
Who We Serve
- Children and youth (under 18) referred by law enforcement or CYFD for forensic interviews or coordinated case support.
- Non-offending caregivers who receive advocacy and connections to community resources.
- Adults with developmental disabilities who disclose physical or sexual abuse.
How to Refer?
Referrals are accepted only from law enforcement or CYFD.
Once a referral is received, Safehouse staff coordinate with partner agencies and connect caregivers to advocacy services and support.
For urgent partner calls, contact the Safehouse directly at 505-296-4366.
Location:
8401 Constitution Ave NE
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
After-hours coordination available through on-call MDT partners.
Once a referral is received, Safehouse staff coordinate with partner agencies and connect caregivers to advocacy services and support.
For urgent partner calls, contact the Safehouse directly at 505-296-4366.
Location:
8401 Constitution Ave NE
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
After-hours coordination available through on-call MDT partners.
Partner Agencies
- Law enforcement and investigative agencies
- New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD)
- District Attorney’s Office
- Medical providers specializing in child abuse exams
- Prosecutors and victim advocates