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The ABA Center on Children and the Law
"Improving Children's Lives through advances in law, justice, knowledge, practice, and public policy."
Advocates for Children
The CASA program got its start in 1977 when a Seattle judge created a unique pilot program to provide community volunteers -- called Court Appointed Special Advocates(CASAs) -- who gave children a
voice in court. Today over 960 agencies in every state of the nation provide CASA volunteers to
abused and neglected children in their communities.  A brochure explaining how Advocates for Children works is here.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Provides information on various aspects of child abuse.
American Humane
American Humane has a long and established history of protecting children from abuse and neglect. We support the development and implementation of effective community, state, tribal, and national systems to protect children and strengthen families. Through consultation, training, research and evaluation, advocacy, and information dissemination, American Humane continues its legacy of child protection. 
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
APSAC’s mission is to enhance the ability of professionals to respond to children and families affected by abuse and violence.   APSAC tries to fulfill this mission in a number of ways, most notably through providing education and other sources of information to professionals who work in the child maltreatment and related fields.
Best Interest's -- A Website for Children's Advocates
Best Interests is dedicated to providing news and resources to professional and volunteer children’s advocates, including Court Appointed Special Advocates, attorneys, social workers, judges, police officers, foster care parents, child therapists, and many others who speak up for the best interests of abused and neglected children.
ChildAbuse.com
"Comprehensive resource bringing awareness & education in preventing child abuse and related issues. Childabuse.com was created to support, inform and encourage those dealing with any aspect of child abuse, in a positive non-threatening environment."
Child Abuse Council
"Since 1977, the Child Abuse Council has been working towards its mission to stop abuse that is occurring, prevent abuse before it occurs and rebuild the child and family after abuse. Through our programs, parents receive hands-on training, support and the information needed to face the many challenges and pleasures of raising healthy, happy and well adjusted children."
Child Abuse Prevention Association
"Our mission is to prevent and treat all forms of child abuse by creating changes in individuals, families and society that strengthen relationships and promote healing. The Child Abuse Prevention Association helps children and their families overcome the traumatic effects of child abuse, especially in child molestation. CAPA also provides educational programs designed to increase awareness of abuse and how to prevent it as well as providing case management and other support services to help create strong families and decrease the chances of abuse/neglect."
Child Abuse Prevention Network
"The Child Abuse Prevention Network <URL: child-abuse.com> is the Internet Nerve Center for professionals in the field of child abuse and neglect. Child maltreatment, physical abuse, psychological maltreatment, neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse and neglect are our key areas of concern. We provide unique and powerful tools for all workers to support the identification, investigation, treatment, adjudication, and prevention of child abuse and neglect. Originally launched as an outreach effort of the Family Life Development Center, the Child Abuse Prevention Network is sponsored by LifeNET, Inc."
Child Molestation Research and Prevention Institute
"Our Goals
  • To drastically reduce the number of children who are sexually abused. 
  • To educate professionals who work with children about early diagnosis and effective treatment. 
  • To educate and support families. 
  • To train volunteers to teach primary prevention of child sexual abuse. 
  • To conduct research that focuses on the prevention of child sexual abuse."
Child Welfare Information Gateway
"Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services."
ChildHelp
"The mission of Childhelp is to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children. Studies prove that child abuse has lifetime effects on its victims and society. Along with our friends and donors, we are united in our dedication to end the cycle of abuse."
Children Now
"Children Now is a national organization for people who care about children and want to ensure that they are the top public policy priority."
Children's Institute
"Children's Institute, Inc. (CII) helps children who have been affected by violence in their homes or communities. Since 1906, CII has been serving at-risk children and families throughout Los Angeles County. The agency provides healing and support so traumatized children can recover and lead healthy lives. We lead children away from tragic outcomes and on the path toward opportunity and achievement."
Circle of Parents
"Circle of Parents provides a friendly, supportive environment led by parents and other caregivers. It's a place where anyone in a parenting role can openly discuss the successes and challenges of raising children. Where they can find and share support. How? By sitting down and really talking. Circle of Parents groups meet weekly, are free of charge, and foster an open exchange of ideas, support, information and resources. These kinds of groups serve those parenting children of all ages and families of all types. There are groups across the country, and they operate under different names and organizations. But they are all there to help parents find support . . . Most groups have a free program for children as well. Ask your local group. Currently the Circle of Parents national network represents a partnership of parent leaders and 26 statewide and regional organizations in 25 states."
The Cost of Child Abuse vs. Child Abuse Prevention:  Michigan's Experience
"A state-level analysis of the costs associated with child maltreatment and its consequences was undertaken. These costs were then compared to the costs of providing child maltreatment prevention services to all first time parents. The costs of child abuse were estimated at 823 million dollars annually. These costs include those associated with low birthweight babies, infant mortality, special education, protective service, foster care, juvenile and adult criminality, and psychological services. The costs of prevention programming were estimated to be 43 million dollars annually. This yields a 19 to 1 cost advantage to prevention."
Darkness to Light.
"Our Mission
  • Shift responsibility for child sexual abuse prevention from children to adults 
  • Reduce child sexual abuse through adult-based education and awareness 
  • Provide adults with information to prevent, recognize and react responsibly."
Defense for Children International (DCI)
"DCI is an independent non-governmental organisation that has been promoting and protecting the rights of children for over 25 years. On a regional, national and local level, DCI is active through its national sections and associate members in 45 countries around the world, working on issues such as child labour, child combatants, child abuse and sexual exploitation, and juvenile justice. On the international level, through its International Secretariat based in Geneva , DCI focuses mainly only lobbying, research, networking and advocacy work, particularly relating to the theme of juvenile justice."
FindLaw
Child Abuse Information by State
FRIENDS:  National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
"FRIENDS, the National Resource Center for CBCAP provides training and technical assistance to Federally Funded CBCAP Programs. This site serves as a resource to those programs and to the rest of the Child Abuse Prevention community."
Health eCampus
Online courses on various aspects of child abuse.
Help Guide
Child Abuse:  Types, Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Help.  This is a helpful article on various kinds of child abuse.
International Child Abuse Network
"Since its inception in 1995, the International Child Abuse Network has held itself to the following mission statement.  Working world-wide to break the cycle of child abuse."
International Society for Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
"Our Mission: To support individuals and organizations working to protect children from abuse and neglect worldwide."
Justice for Children
"Mission:  Justice for Children is a national nonprofit organization of citizens concerned about children's rights and their protection from abuse. Its mission is to raise the consciousness of our society about the failure of our governmental agencies to protect victims of child abuse, to provide legal advocacy for abused children and to develop and implement, on a collaborative basis where possible, a full range of solutions that enhance the quality of life for these "
Kempe Center.
"The Kempe Center Mission Statement
The Kempe Center will provide and improve direct clinical services, improve clinical service delivery systems, and provide training, education and consultation programs to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect in Colorado and throughout the nation.
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"The Kempe Foundation Mission Statement
The Kempe Foundation will increase awareness, engage in advocacy and secure and provide resources for the prevention and treatment of child abuse."
KlaasKids Foundation
"The KlaasKids Foundation was established in 1994 to give meaning to the death of twelve-year-old kidnap and murder victim Polly Hannah Klaas and to create a legacy in her name that would be protective of children for generations to come. Conceived with an initial investment of $2,000 the Foundation’s mission is to stop crimes against children."
LifeTips
Brief helpful tips related to child predators.
National Association of Counsel for Children
Child maltreatment is the general term used to describe all forms of child abuse and neglect. There is no one commonly accepted definition of "child abuse and neglect." The federal government defines child abuse and neglect in the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act as "the physical and mental injury, sexual abuse, negligent treatment, or maltreatment of a child under the age of 18 by a person who is responsible for the child’s welfare under circumstances which indicate that the child’s health or welfare is harmed or threatened."  Each state provides its own definition of child abuse and neglect.
National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect
"A resource since 1988, NDACAN promotes scholarly exchange among researchers in the child maltreatment field. NDACAN acquires microdata from leading researchers and national data collection efforts and makes these datasets available to the research community for secondary analysis. NDACAN supports information-sharing through its electronic mailing list and Updata newsletter and provides training opportunities to researchers through conference workshops and its annual Summer Research Institute."
The National Exchange Club Foundation
"The National Exchange Club Foundation is committed to making a difference in the lives of children, families and our communities through its national project, the prevention of child abuse. The NEC Foundation's most successful method of countering abuse is by working directly with parents through the parent aide program. The NEC Foundation coordinates a nationwide network of nearly 100 Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Centers who utilize the parent aide program and provide support to families at-risk for abuse." 
Prevent Child Abuse America
"Since 1972, Prevent Child Abuse America has led the way in building awareness, providing education and inspiring hope to everyone involved in the effort to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation's children. Working with our chapters, we provide leadership to promote and implement prevention efforts at both the national and local levels. With the help of our state chapters and concerned individuals like you we're valuing children, strengthening families and engaging communities nationwide."
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El Abuso Sexual En La Infancia / Sexual Abuse in Childhood: 9700517721Como prevenirlo y superarlo / How to Prevent and Overcome it
Author: Ernesto Lamoglia
Paperback:  290 pages
Company:   (2006-04-10)
ISBN: 9685962235
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Preparing for tomorrow-- today: Designing a personalized plan to prevent your child's alcohol-drug abuse (The new parent awareness series)
Author: J. Stuart Rahrer
Unknown Binding:  86 pages
Company: Pharos Consulting & Publications  (1997)
ISBN: 1890897019
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Regulating Indian child protection and prevent child abuse on Indian reservations : report (to accompany S. 1783) (Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office) (SuDoc Y 1.1/8:101-876)
Author: U.S. Congressional Budget Office
Unknown Binding: 
Company: U.S. G.P.O.  (1990)
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Developing church programs to prevent child abuse
Author: Mary Lee Johns
Unknown Binding:  79 pages
Company: Texas Conference of Churches  (1988)
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Licensing Parents: Can We Prevent Child Abuse And Neglect?
Licensing Parents: Can We Prevent Child Abuse And Neglect? Author: Jack C. Westman
Paperback:  347 pages
Company: Da Capo Press  (2001-10)
ISBN: 0738206210
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What Parents Need to Know About Sibling Abuse- Family and Relationships, Abuse- Guide to How Siblings Interact in Today's World- Identify and Prevent Abusive Behavior- Know When to Intervene- Parenting, Family, Children, Teens
What Parents Need to Know About Sibling Abuse- Family and Relationships, Abuse- Guide to How Siblings Interact in Today's World- Identify and Prevent Abusive Behavior- Know When to Intervene- Parenting, Family, Children, Teens Parents will benefit from this invaluable guide on how siblings interact in today's world, and sometimes cross the line. By reading this book, parents will learn how to identify and prevent abusive behavior, and know when to intervene. The author brings together his many years of study and experience to show how to break the cycle of violence. Is what happens in your family just normal sibling rivalry or could it be called sibling abuse? This instructive guide will help you answer this question and help you break any cycle of violence, verbal or physical. The practical suggestions in this book will protect your children now, and help them become responsible adults. You will learn: How to identify abusive behavior How to prevent abuse in your home How to know when to intervene Vernon R. Wiehe, Ph.D. is a professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky. He is the author of over fifty articles in social science journals as well as numerous books. Dr. Wiehe has lectured extensively on the subject of family violence to audiences in the United States and abroad. He has appeared on numerous television and radio talk shows discussing the subject of family relationships.

Author: Vernon R Wiehe Ph.D
Paperback: 
Company:   (2002)
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Raising Safe Kids in an Unsafe World: 30 Simple Ways to Prevent Your Child from Being Lost, Abducted, or Abused
Raising Safe Kids in an Unsafe World: 30 Simple Ways to Prevent Your Child from Being Lost, Abducted, or Abused A handbook to help parents understand, educate and protect their children from child abuse, molestation, bullying, date rape, violent kids and other forms of victimization. The personal safety education is also based on award-winning children's music, of which the lyrics and musical teaching are contained in the book.

Author: Jan Wagner
Paperback:  212 pages
Company: Avon Books (P)  (1996-09)
ISBN: 0380786958
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Reducing Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility
Reducing Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility Alcohol use by young people is extremely dangerous - both to themselves and society at large. Underage alcohol use is associated with traffic fatalities, violence, unsafe sex, suicide, educational failure, and other problem behaviors that diminish the prospects of future success, as well as health risks – and the earlier teens start drinking, the greater the danger. Despite these serious concerns, the media continues to make drinking look attractive to youth, and it remains possible and even easy for teenagers to get access to alcohol.

Why is this dangerous behavior so pervasive? What can be done to prevent it? What will work and who is responsible for making sure it happens? Reducing Underage Drinking addresses these questions and proposes a new way to combat underage alcohol use. It explores the ways in which may different individuals and groups contribute to the problem and how they can be enlisted to prevent it. Reducing Underage Drinking will serve as both a game plan and a call to arms for anyone with an investment in youth health and safety.

Author: Committee on Developing a Strategy to Reduce and Prevent Underage Drinking, Youth, and Families Board on Children, National Research Council
Hardcover:  760 pages
Company: National Academies Press  (2003-10-01)
ISBN: 0309089352
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Public opinion and behaviors regarding child abuse prevention: The results of NCPCA's 1995 public opinion poll (Working paper)
Author: Deborah Daro
Unknown Binding:  14 pages
Company: National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse  (1995)
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The Right Touch: A Read-Aloud Story to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse (Jody Bergsma Collection) (Jody Bergsma Collection)
The Right Touch: A Read-Aloud Story to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse (Jody Bergsma Collection) (Jody Bergsma Collection) The Right Touch reaches beyond the usual scope of a children's picture book. It is a parenting book that introduces a very difficult topic--the sexual abuse of young children. This gentle, thoughtful story can be read aloud to a child by any trusted caregiver.

In the story, young Jimmy's mom explains the difference between touches that are positive and touches that are secret, deceptive or forced. She tells him how to resist inappropriate touching, affirming that abuse is not the child s fault.

The introduction provides valuable information about sexual abuse and guidance on what to do if your child experiences an abusive situation. Jody Bergsma's gentle illustrations soften the impact of this story; yet this portrayal of a dangerous situation is very realistic. If your child is old enough to sit still and listen to a story, he or she is old enough for The Right Touch.

Used by parents and teachers nationwide to help children avoid sexual abuse, this book won the 1999 Benjamin Franklin Parenting Award. It was a finalist for the Small Press Award and was also "Selected as Outstanding" by the Parent Council, Ltd.

Author: Sandy Kleven
Hardcover:  32 pages
Company: Illumination Arts Publishing Company  (1998-04-01)
ISBN: 0935699104
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