When the Center for Hope in Baltimore—a nationally recognized leader in trauma-informed advocacy—realized their once state-of-the-art forensic interview setup couldn’t meet the moment, they didn’t hesitate. They pivoted. Fast.
And Guardify was right there with them.
Together with Iron Bow Technologies, we co-piloted a new tele-forensic model for Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) everywhere. One that brought innovation, security, and humanity to the heart of forensic interviewing. One that didn’t just solve for pandemic-era challenges—but built a sustainable blueprint for survivor-centered, trauma-informed justice.
From Makeshift to Mission-Driven
The pandemic made one thing crystal clear: taped-together tech wasn’t cutting it. Communication was muffled, emotions were lost behind masks, and outdated hardware slowed everything down. This technology drastically hindered justice. Survivors were retraumatized by the very tool meant to protect them.
Powered by Guardify Live, this innovative setup delivered a tele-forensic interviewing model allowing secure collaboration possible across agencies and state lines. This allows CAC’s to support children, no matter where they are.
“Initially, it was a disaster, you couldn’t see or convey emotion. That’s when we knew we had to come up with a better solution.”
What’s Changed? Everything.
- 800+ interviews conducted remotely, reaching survivors in urgent or rural situations.
- Instant MDT collaboration via Guardify Live—real-time observations, one-touch recording, and seamless prosecution workflows.
- Survivor empowerment by letting children choose how they’re interviewed: video or face-to-face.
Real Time Example of a Virtual Interview
A child in Baltimore, reportedly abused in Chicago, was interviewed while all the necessary personnel were able to watch live 700 miles away. With Guardify Live Sessions, they made a charging decision within minutes- something that used to take weeks or even months.
Why It Works
Guardify Live wasn’t retrofitted or repurposed—it was built from the ground up for CACs. It’s secure. It’s intuitive. It’s empathetic tech that understands how high the stakes are. We were able to convey empathy, capture emotional nuance, and speed up justice, no matter the geographical barriers.
Want the Full Story? Download the Case Study
Get all the details behind how Guardify, Iron Bow, and Center for Hope built this transformative tele-forensic model–plus insights on how your CAC can adopt this survivor first technology.
Read the full case study to see how we’re shaping the next generation of trauma-informed support—alongside the Center for Hope and Iron Bow.
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Turn every interview into action. Because when tech meets mission, lives change.
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