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‘A critical need’: Lake County opens first of its kind medical clinic for children victims of sexual abuse

The Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center, which hosts forensic interviews for children who are victims of sexual or physical abuse, will open a medical clinic to better protect children and not delay care. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center (LCCAC) announced they had received $1 million in state […]

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Child advocacy center, state’s attorney’s office in Lake County announce new support dog

Lake County officials announced their newest team member, a two-year-old canine who will serve as a comfort dog for children during crime investigations. The Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center (LCCAC) and the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office announced Thursday the addition of Linden. Linden will primarily serve as comfort and support to children during forensic […]