Friends of the Weber-Morgan
Children's Justice Center
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A place where small voices can be heard
Serving Child Abuse Victims Since 1991
Serving Utah's Children
The first CJC in the state opened in Ogden in 1991. The center was originally established to serve children 17 years of age or younger who are victims of alleged sexual or physical abuse. In recent years, there has been an increased demand for services for other crimes involving children, such as domestic violence, drug endangerment, and internet exploitation. Our new facility at 1845 Jackson Ave. is the fourth building we have operated in. We began offering services in this building in May of 2025. This building was specifically designed to meet the need of child victim investigations. Our focus is providing a child-friendly, comfortable environment that helps to reduce secondary trauma during the investigative process.
A Private-Public Partnership
The CJC is Funded Through Numerous Sources
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State of Utah/Legislated funding
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Friends of the Weber/Morgan Children's Justice Center, a 501(c)(3) private non-profit
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Local government support - Weber County
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Utah Office for Victims of Crime (VOCA)
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National Children's Alliance
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Grants from Individuals and Foundations
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Civic and community donations
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Volunteer programs
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United Way
Services
Child-Friendly Facility
The center is designed to make children feel comfortable and safe when they are meeting with investigators and team members about allegations of abuse.
Multi-Disciplinary Team Investigation
Professionals from several different agencies collaborate on each child's case. This team approach increases coordination among child protection and criminal justice agencies, allowing them to track a child's progress through the investigation, judicial process, and treatment.
Forensic Interviews
Specially trained professionals talk to children about the alleged abuse they have experienced. The goal is to minimize trauma to the child by reducing the number of times a child must talk about his or her experiences.
Medical Examinations
The center has an on-site examination room which houses medical professionals from Primary Children's Hospital's Safe and Healthy Families Department who safeguard children's health and collect forensic evidence.
Support Services
The center provides abused children and their families with referrals for support services, such as therapy, medical care, and victim resources.
Professional Training
The multi-disciplinary team receives ongoing training to ensure that children receive the most professional care possible.