Forensic Interviewing - CornerHouse
2502 10th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Eligibility
- Interviews: Children, teens, and vulnerable adults in cases of alleged physical or sexual abuse and witnesses to violent crimes. Referrals come through Child Protection and law enforcement.
- Training and Consultation: Forensic interviewers of child, teen, and vulnerable adults who have disclosed physical and sexual abuse and/or have been witnesses to violent crime; mandated reporters; law enforcement officers; child protection officers; prosecuting county attorneys
- Family Services: Caregivers of clients; community members seeking support for child abuse disclosure; community members seeking enrollment in the Safe at Home confidential address program; community members seeking trauma-focused therapy for children who have experienced a trauma event
Required documents
Referral form
Hours
- 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
- Evenings and weekends upon request
(612)813-8300
Voice
Email[email protected]
Interpretation services
Bilingual Spanish speakers and court certified interpreters in multiple languages are available on-site; phone interpretation services are available for some services.
Application process
- Call; referral required
- Forensic Interviewing: Referrals can be made by law enforcement and Child Protection by calling intake phone
- Family Services: Caregivers are seen at the time of the forensic interview. Subsequent appointments are made with Family Services Workers.
Fees
- Forensic interview and family services: None
- Therapy services: Available via insurance billing, private pay, or pro bono as qualified
- Training services: Vary
Service area
MN
- Brings together agencies mandated to respond to child sexual abuse
- Conducts prompt, objective, and developmentally appropriate forensic interviews for cases involving child or delayed adult sexual abuse and children who witness violent crimes
- Coordinates legal, social, and therapeutic responses for child abuse victims and their families
- Offers free, voluntary support services for caregivers, children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults following a forensic interview (e.g., caregiver and family support groups)
- Provides family advocacy, including help enrolling in the Safe at Home confidential address program
Last Assured
10/20/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
CornerHouse
Provides a safe, supportive environment for children, teens, and vulnerable adults who report physical or sexual abuse or who witness a violent crime. Interview specialists assist investigators in a multidisciplinary setting with forensic interviews and family support services.