Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Facilitation and Investigation

A multidisciplinary team (MDT) investigation brings together professionals from different fields—like law enforcement, child protection, medical, mental health, and advocacy—to work as a team when a child may have been abused. Instead of each agency working separately, the team shares information and coordinates efforts to ensure the child gets the best care while the case is thoroughly and efficiently investigated. This team approach helps avoid repeated interviews and reduces stress on the child and family. Facilitation means keeping the team organized and communicating well, so everyone stays focused on the child’s safety, healing, and justice.