CA AB320

Authorizes counties to use Child Advocacy Centers to implement a coordinated multidisciplinary response to investigate reports of child physical or sexual abuse, exploitation, or maltreatment.

Requires Child Advocacy Centers to meet specific standards including representation from law enforcement, child protective services, district attorney, medical providers, mental health providers, and victim advocates, with dedicated child-focused settings for forensic interviews.

Mandates that multidisciplinary team members responsible for medical evaluations have specific training in child abuse examinations and those providing mental health services deliver trauma-focused, evidence-supported treatments.

Allows multidisciplinary team members to share confidential information concerning the child, family, and alleged perpetrator for purposes of facilitating forensic interviews, case discussions, or providing services, while maintaining confidentiality obligations.

Amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to include child forensic interviewers and Child Advocacy Center personnel as eligible members of child abuse multidisciplinary personnel teams.