The CAC provides a supportive environment for children to discuss criminal trauma and abuse they have endured. Tom has hired two trained forensic interviewers to work at the CAC, financially supported the expansion of the CAC and recently paid for a highly-trained support dog named Chief to provide invaluable support to children during the intensely stressful forensic interview process.  In just his first month on the job, Chief provided crucial support to a young sexual abuse victim who appeared to be unable to testify on he eve of trial.  Thanks to Chief, the girl’s attitude and demeanor completely changed and she became confident and self-assured about taking the witness stand.  Her testimony led to the conviction and imprisonment of a child rapist