The Yavapai Family Advocacy Center is a child and family focused facility where professionals in law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical and victim advocacy, work together during the investigation, treatment, management and prosecution of child abuse cases, sexual assault, domestic violence and elder abuse cases.
Yavapai Family Advocacy Center (YFAC) has been serving our community for 25 years. YFAC is the first and still only center of its kind. YFAC provides a safe environment for victims of interpersonal violence and their families to receive the help they need. In October 2000, YFAC began its journey as a “Program of Prevent Child Abuse”. Now, 25 years later YFAC is celebrating its Silver Anniversary as a fully independent 501c3. Our independence will bring with it future growth and expansion as we work to support all those in the community who need us, and you can help! Please see our “donate” page for more ways to support those in our community that are the most vulnerable.
The Yavapai Family Advocacy Center is dedicated to reducing the stress and trauma of victims by:
› Ensuring victims are treated with respect and dignity throughout the investigative process.
› Performing forensic interviews and medical exams in a supportive and safe environment.
› Assisting victims and their families by providing advocacy services, including support groups, court accompaniment, transportation assistance, support groups and education.
› Assisting victims and their families by providing therapy services.
› Assisting adults leaving abusive relationships by providing legal support and services.
ALL SERVICES PROVIDED AT YFAC ARE FREE OF CHARGE TO THE VICTIM –YOU WILL NEVER RECEIVE A BILL AND WE WILL NEVER ASK FOR YOUR INSURANCE INFORMATION.
928.775.0669
info@yfac.org
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Our History
In 1999, the Yavapai County Children’s Justice Task Force recommended the establishment of a forensic center which would provide victim-centered services and a shared space for investigators, prosecutors, child protection, sexual assault nurses, and forensic interviewers. Out of that vision, the Yavapai Family Advocacy Center was born.
At the Yavapai Family Advocacy Center, victims have the opportunity to obtain a variety of crisis services in one location, with all agencies working together in the best interest of the victim. In one location the victim can receive a forensic interview, a sexual assault exam and speak with victim advocates who will address their immediate needs and provide emotional support. Trauma is minimized by limiting the number of times a victim must tell their story.
The Yavapai Family Advocacy Center is supported by all local and regional governments, law enforcement agencies, social service providers, medical and mental health professionals and the Yavapai County Attorney.
YFAC Staff
Missy Sikora, Executive Director
Tracy Edwards, Director of Finance and Operations
Ana Sanchez, Crisis and Advocacy Services Coordinator
Heather Cappelli, Dedicated Forensic Interviewer
Carmen Stewart, Director of Advocacy Services
George Erickson, Victim Advocate
Jennie Underwood, Victim Advocate
Kallie Maguire, Victim Advocate
Shirley Morquecho, Victim Advocate
Christina Angell, Center Administrator
Leanna Powell, Volunteer Coordinator/Receptionist