Multidisciplinary Team

The Multidisciplinary (MDT) Team Investigation is the heart of CJAC's response to allegations of child abuse. The MDT allows for a prompt, sensitive, interagency response to reports of alleged child sexual abuse and serious physical abuse, as well as child witnesses to violence. The MDT also provides extensive supportive and follow-up services to children and their families.
Each person on the MDT is dedicated to providing complete and effective services to children and their families.

Team Members

 MDT Facilitator
Charles Gourde, CJAC

 Forensic Interviewer
Kristen Mendez, CJAC

Advocates
Emergency Support Shelter - Community- Based Advocates
Prosecuting Attorney's Office - System Victim Advocate

Law Enforcement Agencies
Longview Police Department
Kelso Police Department
Woodland Police Department
Kalama Police Department
Castle Rock Police Department
Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office

Mental Health
Counseling Services & Associates

Medical 
Legacy Salmon Creek- Child Abuse Assessment Team (CAAT)
​Child & Adolescent Clinic

Child Protective Services
Investigations Unit

Prosecuting Attorney
Cowlitz County Prosecutor's Office