About CornerHouse

CornerHouse was founded in 1989 as a private, non-profit organization in public-private partnership with Hennepin County Attorney's Office, the Minneapolis Police Department, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department, suburban Hennepin County police departments, Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department, Hennepin County Medical Center and Children's Hospitals and Clinics-Minneapolis.

At CornerHouse we are guided by The Child First Doctrine:

The Child First Doctrine

The child is our first priority.

Not the needs of the family.
Not the child’s “story.”
Not the evidence.
Not the needs of the courts.
Not the needs of police, child protection, attorneys, etc.

The child is our first priority.

CornerHouse Vision

To maintain the highest quality intervention system for children alleged to be victims of abuse and violence.

CornerHouse Mission

To assess suspected child sexual abuse, to coordinate forensic interview services and to provide training for other professionals.