The Child Abuse Investigation Multidisciplinary Team Certification Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the framework for child abuse investigations in the District of Columbia by amending the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977. The bill defines "CAC" as an accredited Children's Advocacy Center and mandates that such centers be utilized during Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) investigations. Additionally, it establishes a requirement for the annual reassessment and designation of the District's Children's Advocacy Center, ensuring that the center maintains its accreditation status.
To support these changes, the bill includes provisions that the MDT must make reasonable efforts to collaborate with an accredited CAC for investigation coordination, while clarifying that the lack of a CAC does not hinder the investigation process. Furthermore, the CAC is required to provide the D.C. Council with documentation of its accreditation status annually, ensuring transparency and accountability in the services provided.