Safe Passage earns accreditation
Scott Coleman, director of Safe Passage Children’s Advocacy Center, is joined by Lucy, Safe Passage's facility dog. Lucy is owned by Assistance Dogs Northwest and Coleman is her certified handler.
COEUR d'ALENE — Safe Passage Children's Advocacy Center in Coeur d'Alene was awarded accreditation by the National Children’s Alliance under the latest National Standards of Accreditation, achieving the highest level of assured quality of services for children and families experiencing abuse.
“Safe Passage Children’s Advocacy Center is to be commended for its excellent work serving victims of child abuse,” said NCA chief executive Teresa Huizar.
The SPCAC serves North Idaho and is currently conducting 250 trauma informed forensic interviews per year with individuals ages 3-18. Additional services include forensic pediatric exams, advocacy for non-offending family members and trauma-informed counseling.
Scott Coleman, SPCAC’s director, said he appreciates community partners who have helped so much along the way.
"Without the day-to-day efforts of our multidisciplinary team members, we wouldn't be able to provide these much-needed services to the children in our community," he said.
Organizations cited as instrumental in the accreditation process: Kootenai Health, Coeur d'Alene Pediatrics, Lakeside Pediatrics, Hope Reins Foundation, Coeur d'Alene Police Department, Kootenai County Prosecutor's Office, Kootenai County Sheriff's Office, Post Falls Police Department and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Safe Passage relies on donations. To help: SafePassageID.org