TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The Grand Traverse County Prosecutor’s Office announced it is ending the relationship with the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center over what officials say are concerning practices.

The Prosecutor’s Office accuses TBCAC leadership of undermining the organization’s mission through practices they say have hurt supporters, employees and the budget.

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Below is the full statement from Grand Traverse County and Noelle Moeggenberg, a prosecutor:

On May 11, 2023, the conclusion was made that the Grand Traverse County Prosecutor’s Office can no longer partner with the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center (TBCAC) in the intervention and prevention of child abuse.

This decision was based on the practices of the TBCAC Board leadership who, in my opinion, have neglected their obligation to ensure that the TBCAC is a well-run, trauma-informed, and financially supported organization that reflects best practices.

While there are no concerns about those at the TBCAC who work each day to help children, I am seriously concerned about the actions of leadership at the Board level. As a former Board member and multi-disciplinary team partner, myself and others repeatedly voiced concerns about expanding too quickly, a lack of transparency and collaboration among and between Board members, a budget that is in the red, and concerns about the treatment of employees and several recent employee resignations. These same concerns have been expressed by long-standing community activists who have generously donated their time and money to the TBCAC. Leadership has been dismissive and unresponsive.

Finally, and most alarming, is that I have seen the center, once a trauma-informed organization, inflict trauma on some of its biggest supporters on more than one occasion. As long TBCAC leadership engages in that type of conduct, my office will not support the organization.