Multi-disciplinary Investigative Team

The Multi-disciplinary Investigative Team (M.I.T.) investigates serious cases of child sexual abuse and develops and reviews coordinated service plans to address these cases. CWF is the operating agency of this collaborative team and is responsible for the coordination, supervision and training of the team.

On April 21, 2008, The Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its three new M.I.T. counseling rooms. Forensic interviews are now conducted using the latest state of the art audio and video equipment.

The Interview Process

The team uses consulting forensic interviewers to interview child victims on behalf of the team. The use of forensic interviewers reduces the number of times the child needs to be interviewed; reduces the trauma of the interview process and increases the effectiveness of the interview process.

Team Members

The team is comprised of representatives from

The Attorney General's Office
Bridgeport Hospital
The Center for Women and Families
Child Guidance Center
The Department of Children and Families
Bridgeport Police Department
Easton Police Department
Fairfield Police Department
Monroe Police Department
Stratford Police Department
Trumbull Police Department
St. Vincent's Medical Center
State Attorney's Office

and other agencies that may be relevant to particular cases.

Referring a Case for M.I.T.

Typically, cases are referred by representatives from The Department of Children and Families and/ or the police. If you are a representative from an M.I.T. member agency, please refer to protocol for referring cases. If you are not an M.I.T. member agency, please call (203) 334-6154 and ask how you can refer a case for the M.I.T. process. All cases are reviewed and selected for the M.I.T. interview process by team members.