CornerHouse Referral and Intake

Users of CornerHouse Forensic Interview Services

• You are a Law Enforcement or Child Protection Investigator, and
• You are actively investigating an allegation of abuse to a minor child or vulnerable adult

Appropriate Cases for Referral

Allegations of:

• Child/Vulnerable Adult Sexual Abuse
• Child/Vulnerable Adult Physical Abuse
• Child/Vulnerable Adult Witness to Violent Crime
• Child Trafficking
• Child Pornography
• Child/Vulnerable Adult Witness to Drug Manufacturing/Use

To Make a Referral

Call the CornerHouse Intake Line at 612-813-8322 or 612-812-8300

Hours of Intake Service to Law Enforcement and Child Protection Investigators

Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30 PM
On-Call Holidays and Weekends for Hennepin County Jurisdictions/by Contract

Screening a Child for Possible Abuse

If you need to screen a child for possible abuse, consult our Caregiver Guide for assistance.

What to Expect Upon Referring a Case

• Intake process generally lasts about 15 minutes
• Investigators will provide a brief summary of the allegation under investigation
• CornerHouse Intake will record demographic detail on case related parties
• CornerHouse will assess referral information with the referring professional and determine if case is appropriate for child forensic interview at CornerHouse
• Referents will be encouraged to expedite the forensic interview as soon as possible
• Appropriate cases will be scheduled for interview
• Referring professional will notify all collateral/investigative team members of agreed upon interview date

Information Needed at Intake

• Demographic/Identifying Information about the alleged victim and alleged perpetrator/s
• Information regarding any previous interviews
• Special needs the child/vulnerable adult may have that may impact the forensic interview process
• Language/Interpreter Needs of the child and his/her caregiver
• Billing Information for Non-Contract/Out of County Referrals
• Referent contact information

Additional Services Provided to Referring Professionals at Intake

• Consultation on cursory and pre-interview screening by referring investigators
• Overview/Orientation of CornerHouse Forensic Services for New Referents

Reporting Child Abuse

If you suspect child abuse, visit our Resources page to find out who to call.