Northwest Unit for Special Investigations/Children's Advocacy Center

07/06/2026

Educating yourself is the first step to ensuring you are being safe online. Please check out this document from the Vermont The Vermont Children's Alliance regarding online safety for children and ways to start these discussions.

Understanding CSAM: Myth vs. Fact! Stay involved in your child's online world to help recognize potential concerns early.

06/26/2026

Have you ever wondered what a Child Advocacy Center or Special Investigations Unit is?

Here at NUSI and throughout the other 11 CAC's in Vermont, that means that there are multidisciplinary teams comprised of agencies such as Law Enforcement, Victim Advocates, Prosecutors, Theraputic service providers, DCF, Restorative Justic, Domestic Violence victim support and more ready to assist victims of sexual abuse/assault and severe physical harm.

Our main goal is to investigate and provide victim oriented services to those in need. Our mission is to assist you on your path to healing.

If you or someone you know is in need of help you can contact your local law enforcement agency, or contact NUSI at 802-582-4658. You can also email questions to [email protected].

09/11/2025

NUSI is continually striving to create the most trauma informed and welcoming atmosphere for the victims in which we serve. Here are two spaces we've updated including our waiting room and our interview room.

Are you an artist or have wall art you'd consider donating to NUSI? As a non-profit we gladly accept donations of supplies to better enhance our space but also to bring comfort to victims. Email our Executive Director at [email protected] if you'd like to offer your art work or photography for consideration.

11/21/2024

⭐️ SPOTLIGHT ⭐️

We are thrilled to spotlight Deputy State's Attorney, Diane Wheeler, from the Northwest Unit for Special Investigations/Children's Advocacy Center. Her longtime commitment to her key role in holding offenders accountable and ensuring that victims receive the care, protection, and justice they deserve makes her a valuable asset to the team.

11/14/2024

⭐️ SPOTLIGHT on NUSI ⭐️

The Northwest Unit for Special Investigations and CAC (NUSI) is located in St. Albans and serves both Franklin and Grand Isle counties. This provides a wide-spread effort to ensure a safe environment, specialized support, access to resources, a streamlined process and community education.

Their dynamic team members, Lisa and Shauna, provide all-encompassing support and services upon entering their center. They pride themselves on effectively serving children and families in their area.

11/14/2024

💥 SPOTLIGHT on NUSI 💥

We love an opportunity to spotlight team members that make our collective group successful. Detective Trooper Chris Finley has been with the Vermont State Police for 5 years and joined the NUSI team in June! With the drive and compassion that Det. Trooper Finley brings to the team, it's no wonder he brings success to the multidisciplinary team.

11/14/2024

Welcome to NUSI!