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 a Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) as an accredited entity and mandates that such centers be utilized during Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) investigations. It also establishes a requirement for annual reassessment and designation of the District's CAC, ensuring that the center maintains its accreditation status.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that the CAC must provide the D.C. Council with documentation of its accreditation status on an annual basis throughout the duration of its service agreement. This legislative change is intended to improve the coordination and effectiveness of investigations into child abuse and neglect, ensuring that accredited centers are involved in the process to uphold the standards of care and support for affected children.