Multidisciplinary Protocol for the Investigation of Child Abuse

This comprehensive Multidisciplinary Protocol is an official interagency framework used by prosecutors, law enforcement, medical professionals, child welfare agencies, courts, and advocacy centers to coordinate investigations involving allegations of child abuse. Developed through the Maricopa County Children’s Justice Project, the protocol outlines how agencies jointly conduct investigations, share information, and manage criminal conduct allegations under Arizona law.

Spanning hundreds of pages, this manual provides a rare inside look at the operational structure behind coordinated CPS and law-enforcement investigations, including joint interviews, evidence handling, reporting procedures, and interagency communication requirements.