This resource list contains references to Federal, State, and
local government agencies as well as private organizations that
offer information resources related to the violent and abusive
behavior objectives of HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000. Because so many
States have adopted their own year 2000 objectives, you may wish
to contact your State health department for additional
information.
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
Mailstop K60
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724
(770)488-4362
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447
(202)401-9215; (202)205-9688 FAX
(202)401-5800 BBS
(800)627-8886 BBS
Administers the Community Services Block Grant program which
provides funding for community food and nutrition programs.
Distributes fact sheets and brochures about child abuse and
domestic violence. Call for electronic product information.
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
Information
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013-1182
(800)FYI-3366; (703)385-7565
(703)385-3206 FAX
Collects, processes, and disseminates information on a broad
range of topics regarding child maltreatment. Provides
publications, custom database searches, annotated bibliographies,
fact sheets, resource listings, and references and referrals.
Free catalog of services and publications. Call for electronic
product information.
Public Health Service
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Inquiries
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Mailstop A23
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404)639-3534; (404)639-1537 FAX
Refers inquiries from the public and professionals to the
appropriate area at CDC.
Indian Health Service
Communications Office
Parklawn Building, Room 6-35
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-3593; (301)443-0507 FAX
Provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for
American Indians and Alaska Natives with many programs operated
by tribal governments through contracting and compacting
mechanisms. The health delivery system features many special
programs, including injury prevention and community safety, and
mental health and suicide prevention. Gathers and publishes
information about the health status of American Indians and
Alaska Natives.
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 7C-02
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-4513; (301)443-0008 FAX
Provides research-based information on mental illness and mental
health. Responds to information requests from the public and
professionals. Offers fact sheets and brochures, some in Spanish.
Publications list available.
Office of Minority Health Resource Center
P.O. Box 37337
Washington, DC 20013-7337
(800)444-6472; (301)589-0884 FAX
Responds to inquiries about major health problems among minority
populations. Assists in locating materials, programs, and
technical assistance through an automated Resource Persons
Network and materials database.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
National Institute of Justice
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
P.O. Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20850
(800)851-3420; (301)251-5500
(301)251-5212 FAX
(301)738-8895 BBS
Provides reference services on a variety of topics related to
crime. Call for electronic product information.
American Association of Suicidology
2459 South Ash
Denver, CO 80222
(303)692-0985
Promotes the study of suicide and the improvement of suicide
prevention services. Sponsors suicide prevention week and
certifies suicide prevention services. Publications list
available.
American College Health Association
P.O. Box 28937
Baltimore, MD 21240-8937
(410)859-1500
(410)859-1510 FAX
Publishes and distributes a series of pamphlets and videotapes
for college students on a variety of health topics, including
acquaintance rape, AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases.
American Humane Association
Children's Division
63 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, CO 80112-5117
(303)792-9900; (800)227-4645
(303)792-5333 FAX
Offers expertise in the areas of consultation and technical
assistance to public and private social service agencies, as well
as training and educational services to child welfare
professionals. Conducts research on the causes and effects of
abuse and neglect, and provides a variety of information services
to professionals, researchers, the media, and child advocates.
Advocates for changes in legislation and public policies that
affect services for vulnerable children and at-risk families.
National Resource Center on Child Abuse and Neglect
63 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, CO 80112-5117
(800)227-5242
Provides information concerning physical abuse and neglect to the
child welfare field, allied professions, such as law enforcement,
mental health, researchers, and the media. Projects include
clinical consultation, teleseminars, technical briefs, and
development of such resource materials as visual diagnosis
resources for physical abuse.
Center for Women Policy Studies
2000 P Street, NW, Suite 508
Washington, DC 20036
(202)872-1770; (202)296-8962 FAX
Offers publications on a variety of topics concerning women,
including violence against women. Mailing lists available.
Kempe National Center for the Prevention and Treatment of
Child Abuse and Neglect
1205 Oneida Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303)321-3963; (303)329-3523 FAX
Works to improve educational, clinical, and research materials
for professionals. Offers rental audiovisuals and facilitates a
network of professionals working with adolescent sex offenders.
Conducts research and coordinates programs relating to maternal
and child health, including such topics as drug and alcohol use.
National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse
332 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60604
(312)663-3520; (312)939-8962 FAX
Offers volunteer networks, technical assistance, and primary
prevention programs. Offers the following programs to accomplish
its mission of preventing child abuse in all its forms: National
Media Campaign, Child Abuse Prevention Month, National Center on
Child Abuse Prevention Research, conferences, and teleseminars.
Offers educational materials, including films and videos on child
abuse and related issues; some in Spanish.
National Parents' Resource Institute for Drug Education
(PRIDE)
10 Park Place South, Suite 340
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404)577-4500; (404)688-6937 FAX
Provides materials and technical assistance to start parent and
youth groups. Holds national conference and conducts evaluation
and needs assessments. Resource catalog available.
For General Information on HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000:
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
U.S. Public Health Service, 330 C Street, SW, Room 2132,
Washington, DC 20201; (202)205-8583.
For Healthy People 2000 Publications:
Please write to ODPHP National Health Information Center,
P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013-1133.
Inclusion in this listing does not imply endorsement by the
Public Health Service or the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.