The C.A.R.E. Center Staff
Kristi Deputy
FORENSIC INTERVIEWER
Kristi Deputy is a Forensic Interviewer at The C.A.R.E. Center. As a Forensic Interviewer she conducts interviews, writes reports, and works in collaboration with the non-offending parents and multi-disciplinary team members. Prior to her position at The C.A.R.E Center Kristi worked as a Sensitive and Juvenile Crimes Counselor for the Waukesha District Attorney’s Office in the Victim Witness Unit. Kristi held that position for over 14 years, and is proud of the relationships she has built with law enforcement and other agencies who focus on serving victims of crime. Kristi has a strong passion for raising awareness, and fundraising. Kristi believes that every victim needs a voice, and she is always looking for ways to serve victims of crime. Kristi has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Degree from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.
Katie Peters
FAMILY ADVOCATE/FORENSIC INTERVIEWER FOR THE C.A.R.E. CENTER
Katie Peters has a dual role at The C.A.R.E Center as a Family Advocate and Forensic Interviewer. As a family advocate she meets with families and provides information, referrals and on-going support while their children receive services at The C.A.R.E center. As a Forensic Interviewer she conducts interviews, writes reports, and works in collaboration with the non-offending caregivers and multi-disciplinary team. Prior to her position at The C.A.R.E Center Katie has worked with youth with severe emotional disturbances in Milwaukee and Washington Counties in both residential and in-home settings. Katie has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and is a licensed as a Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin.
Nina McCormick
FAMILY ADVOCATE
The Women’s Center, a community partner of The C.A.R.E Center provides 50% of the shared Family Advocate position. This staff person meets with families and provides information, referrals and ongoing support while their children receive services at The C.A.R.E Center. The staff person works with the non-offending caregivers to help coordinate individualized ongoing services for each family. Nina has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Human Development from the University of WI – Green Bay. She has worked in many different areas of the mental health field for over 10 years, including work in inpatient hospitals, community education, behavioral therapy and peer support.
Judy Walczak
NURSE PRACTITIONER FOR THE C.A.R.E. CENTER
As a community partner of The C.A.R.E. Center, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin provides medical services at The C.A.R.E. Center. Judy Walczak is a Certified Nurse Practitioner who has been employed for Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin’s Child Protection Center since 1997. She has staffed The C.A.R.E. Center since 2008. Judy’s specializes in evaluating children for abuse and neglect at the request of law enforcement and social services. Judy is part of a team that includes Board Certified Child Abuse Pediatricians.