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FAQs on Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Welfare, and Foster Care
This page provides information about two ways to find answers to frequently asked questions related to child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and foster care.... Details >
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Resource Listing
This organization listing provides information on resources for preventing child abuse and neglect.... Details >
Child Abuse Information 
Child abuse includes four major categories: physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. This article provides information on child abuse, including major categories, signs of possible ... Details >
Child Abuse: Prevent Physical Abuse
Parenting is the most rewarding and joyful job a person can have. Unfortunately, it's also one of, if not the most, difficult and potentially stressful jobs we will ever have. Helping a parent calm do... Details >
Child Abuse: Prevention Tips For Parents
This section provides prevention tips about child abuse. Information includes how to diffuse an abusive situation in public, how to prevent sexual abuse, appropriate discipline for your child, and how... Details >
Child Discipline
Many child development and child welfare professionals believe that spanking, hitting, or slapping is not effective and is damaging to the self-respect and self-esteem of children.... Details >
Child Safety Resources - National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Parents, guardians, and adults who care for children face constant challenges when trying to help keep children safer in today's fast-paced world. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ... Details >
How to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment
Also available in: Spanish
This site offers information to anyone wishing to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Reporting abuse or neglect can protect a child and get help for a family — it may even save a child's life.... Details >
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse
The Journal of Child Sexual Abuse is interdisciplinary and provides an essential interface for researchers, academicians, attorneys, clinicians, and practitioners. The journal advocates for increased ... Details >
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Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
Also available in: Spanish
The impact of child abuse and neglect is far greater than its immediate, visible effects. These experiences can shape child development and have consequences that last years, even lifetimes. This docu... Details >
Native American Children's Alliance
This page welcomes to the Native American Children's Alliance (NACA), an intertribal organization whose mission is to inspire and support the development, growth, and maintenance of multi-disciplinary... Details >
Native American Children's Alliance Resources
This page provides links to resources from the Native American Children's Alliance. ... Details >
Physical Consequences of Shaking an Infant or Toddler
A brief description of what happens and why when an infant or toddler is shaken violently.... Details >
Preventing Abuse of a Child
This page offers few suggestions for preventing child abuse in the home and community. ... Details >
Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
This page links to resources on child abuse prevention, protecting children from risk of abuse, and promoting healthy families. Includes information on supporting families, protective factors, public ... Details >
Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect
This page links to resources to help protect children's safety, support families, and reduce the risk of future harm. Includes information on reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; intake, inves... Details >
Shaken Baby Syndrome Questions
Answers to commonly asked questions about shaken baby syndrome (SBS) including medical consequences, prevention and ways to get help and additional information related to SBS.... Details >
Toll-Free Crisis Hotline Numbers
Also available in: Spanish
This directory lists the toll-free phone numbers maintained by various crisis organizations. Numbers and a list of who the organization helps are included for organizations that deal with child abuse,... Details >
Understanding the Issues of Abuse and Neglect and Asian American Families
Traditionally, Asian American communities have not been considered a population of primary concern in child welfare. Asian American families, especially immigrant families, may unknowingly get in trou... Details >
Understanding the Laws on How You Can Discipline Your Children: A Guide for New Immigrant Families About Child Abuse and Neglect in New York
This bilingual parent education brochure provides new immigrant parents with information on the local laws regarding child abuse and neglect and contains a list of agencies that offer preventive couns... Details >
What is Child Abuse and Neglect?
The information on this web site defines the various forms of abuse that qualify as maltreatment in children. These include sexual abuse, physical abuse, child neglect, and emotional abuse.... Details >