The primary goal of the Child Justice Center is to provide one-on-one attention, information, and
support to child abuse victims and their families during the criminal prosecution process.  The
secondary goal is to work cooperatively with local community agencies to help fill the gap in services
for children traumatized by abuse.
How You Can Help
If you are interested in learning more about the Child Justice Center, or would like to volunteer your
time to help abused children, please contact us at (252) 977-3264
If you suspect that a child has been abused or neglected, please contact your local
Department of Social Services or law enforcement agency.
The Child Justice Center, located in the Judicial Center in
Rocky Mount, the Nash County Courthouse, and the Wilson
County Courthouse, houses a “child friendly” room at each
site.  This child friendly room, equipped with child sized
furniture, toys, and games, is designed to make children
feel at ease in an otherwise alien adult environment.  The
child friendly room is available for use by all agencies
involved with abused children; including police
investigators, social workers, prosecuting attorneys,
guardians, and therapists.
The District Attorney's
Child Justice Center
Department of Social Services
Edgecombe County DSS             (252) 641-7611
Nash County DSS                      (252) 459-9818
Wilson County DSS                   (252) 206-4000
From the time of the initial meeting and through every phase of the court process, the Child Justice
Center is designed to make children as comfortable as possible.
Rapport Building
Learning about the courtroom
Interviewing