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Editorial: Center celebrates commitment to kids in need
For 20 years, Edmondson-Telford has provided healing and care for abused children
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The Edmondson-Telford Child Advocacy Center holds its 20th anniversary celebration Aug. 24, 2017, at the Little House on Washington Street. The center put up more than 300 signs on Green and Washington streets depicting the ages and first names of children served at the center. - photo by Scott Rogers
The innocence of a child can be broken in just a few moments. When that child is thrust into an adult world involving police interviews, therapy and court proceedings, the Edmondson-Telford Child Advocacy Center works to lessen the pain. The center helps children who are the victims of sexual or severe physical abuse or neglect. It provides a place for forensic interviews and examinations, emotional support for victims and their loving caregivers, training opportunities and advocacy for children in myriad ways. All of its services are free.