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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
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To drastically reduce the number of children who are sexually abused.
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To educate professionals who work with children about early diagnosis
and effective treatment.
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To educate and support families.
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To train volunteers to teach primary prevention of child sexual abuse.
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To conduct research that focuses on the prevention of child sexual abuse."
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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
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Shift responsibility for child sexual abuse prevention from children
to adults
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Reduce child sexual abuse through adult-based education and awareness
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Provide adults with information to prevent, recognize and react responsibly."
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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." |