CHILD & YOUTH ADVOCACY CENTRE - Grande Prairie
Located in Grande Prairie, the Caribou Child & Youth Centre opened in 2012 as the second Child Advocacy Centre in Alberta. We support children and youth under the age of 18 who have experienced abuse, exploitation, neglect, or other forms of trauma. Through a collaborative multidisciplinary team that includes law enforcement, child intervention, victim services, healthcare professionals, and community partners, we provide a safe, child-friendly environment where children and families can access forensic interviewing, advocacy, therapeutic services, and ongoing support. Our goal is to reduce trauma, promote healing, and ensure that no child or family has to navigate the justice system or recovery journey alone.
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Lending Strength
Recognizing how difficult this experience can be, several community agencies came together to create a more supportive, coordinated, and child-centered approach to child abuse investigations.
Today, children and youth can access support through the Caribou Child & Youth
Centre. Using a collaborative, multidisciplinary team approach, the Centre brings together key partners in one child-friendly location to reduce stress, minimize further trauma, and support both protection and justice for children and youth.
Advocacy & Referrals On Behalf of the Child Victims of Abuse
What is Provided at the Caribou Centre?
A space for children to testify remotely during court proceedings.
Audio video recorded child forensic interviews
Crisis intervention, support and counselling to child victims of crime and non–offending family members.
Facility dogs to support children during child forensic interviews and court proceedings.
Ongoing support to the non-offending family members.
Court preparation, accompaniment and support throughout the court process.
249 Individual Children were Interviewed at the Caribou Centre Regarding Allegations Of Abuse in 2025
2500+ Child Victims of Crime Supported Since 2012
By bringing together the expertise and resources of multiple agencies under one roof, the Caribou Child and Youth Centre is uniquely positioned to support the well-being of every child and youth who walks through our doors.
- We provide a safe, welcoming, child-friendly environment where children and youth can feel supported throughout the criminal justice process.
- We help to simplify the process and reduce some of the stress and uncertainty often associated with allegations of child abuse.
- We advocate for children and youth and help within the criminal justice system and help find supports and services in the community.
Thank You to Our Partners
Through the collaboration of our partners in serving and protecting children, the Caribou Child & Youth Centre brings together the expertise and resources of multiple agencies under one roof, allowing us to focus on the safety, well-being, and best interests of every child and youth who comes through our doors.
