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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 >
This organization listing provides information on resources for preventing child abuse and neglect.... Details >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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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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 >
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 >
This page provides links to resources from the Native American Children's Alliance. ... Details >
A brief description of what happens and why when an infant or toddler is shaken violently.... Details >
This page offers few suggestions for preventing child abuse in the home and community. ... Details >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >