Metro Action Committee on Public Violence Against Women and Children
Promotes the rights of women and children to live free from violence and threats of violence. They have education programs on personal safety, post information about preventing school violence, and have a database of over 4000 resources, including their own publications.
Advocacy
"A Window Between Worlds is a non-profit organization dedicated to using art to help end domestic violence. Through creative expression, battered women and children recover a sense of renewal and power. Their images of hope, survival and strength educate the public and become 'a window between worlds' for survivors taking steps to change their lives."
Woman's Fund, Inc. provides safety and support to survivors of violence. Services include emergency and transitional housing for up to 35 women and children, counseling, advocacy, outreach, and training. They provide 24-hour crisis services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Administration for Children and Families
"The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. "
Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia
Addresses the cycle of violence providing intervention, prevention and support services. AVP is committed to advocacy and support for individual homicide co-victims, violence prevention training for children and adults, and effecting change in public and private institutions and society at large. Website includes links to resources on violence prevention, family violence, gun control, government resources, trauma, victim resources, conflict resolution and mediation and other sites of interest.
"Artemis Center provides early intervention, supportive services, and education for victims of domestic violence and their children."
A non-profit organization in Houston, Texas, providing free confidential support to Asian American women and their children who are victims of domestic violence.
Association of Women's Rights in Development
The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international membership organization connecting, informing and mobilizing people and organizations committed to achieving gender equality, sustainable development and women's human rights.
British Columbia Human Rights Coalition
Website gives information about the organization and posts publications. The coalition gives information, advice and advocacy for individual complainants; consultation and workshop organization for unions, employers, and other groups; and papers and presentations on human rights issues for meetings, conferences and media.
Center for Child Protection and Family Support, Inc.
The Center offers community-level services directly to children and their families, and trains professionals on child welfare issues. Most of our services are provided at not cost, and address the diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds of families.
Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System London Family Court Clinic
The Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System of the London Family Court Clinic is a non-profit agency in London, Ontario, Canada, which advocates for the special needs of children and families involved in the justice system.
Peter G. Jaffe, PhD, Executive Director
254 Pall Mall Street, Suite 200
London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5P6
Tel: 519-679-7250
Child AbuseWatch is a world wide organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. This website provides a centralized source of easy-to-access and understand child abuse prevention information. Other services include Crisis and Emergency Resource Referrals, Child Advocacy Activism, Law Enforcement/First Responder Resources, and offender tracking.
Child Advocates is an organization in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties (Bay Area, California) with over 500 volunteers working with abused and neglected children.
Child Welfare League of America
CWLA is the nation's oldest and largest organization devoted entirely to the well-being of America's vulnerable children and their families. Website includes links to information about advocacy, programs, how to donate, publications, giftables, conferences and trainings, consultation, member agencies, and corporate friends.
Child Witness to Violence Project
A counseling, advocacy, and outreach project that focuses on the growing number of young children who are hidden victims of violence: children who are bystanders to community and domestic violence. Website includes information on the program's mission, services, related projects, CWTV staff, children & violence, how to find help, tips for caregivers, a calendar, and program resources.
Service region: Boston, MA
Children Against Court Appointed Child Abuse CA3
CA3 is an organization founded by adult Children who suffered Court Appointed Child Abuse and are trying to find their voices through ending CA-CA.
"The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for 35 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. We champion policies and programs that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality education, and a moral and spiritual foundation."
"We are a national advocacy group working to reform failing child welfare systems on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of abused and neglected children who depend on them for protection and care. Website contains new individual sections for each of our legal cases and policy projects, featuring an overview and a complete archive of related documents, fact sheets, printed reports, and press information."
Community Solutions for Children, Families, and Individuals, Inc. -- La Isla Pacifica
A human service agency providing services in mental health, youth support, domestic violence and sexual assault, court and community referrals, and transitional housing for singe youth parents.
DeafHope is a nonprofit organization, established for and by Deaf women in January 2003. Their mission is to end domestic violence and sexual assault against Deaf women and children through empowerment, education, services, and they also offer training and technical assistance to other agencies serving Deaf survivors.
"Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support their efforts to stop these human rights abuses. "
Located in Tacoma, Washington, the organization operates a national 24-hour crisis line for victims of domestic violence, provides basic emergency services, an on-site technology center, survival self-defense classes, spiritual support, pet therapy, an animal kennel for victims’ pets, Cars for Families Program, educational scholarships, relocation help and transitional housing.
"The Center offers hope and healing as it treats child abuse and domestic violence victims, providing long-term therapeutic support for them and their non-offending family members. The Center brings together a dedicated child abuse medical team, therapists, law enforcement, child welfare workers, prosecutors and domestic violence advocates to provide comprehensive treatment for these families and to hold perpetrators accountable."
Family Violence Outreach Program -- Coordinating Council for Children in Crisis, Inc
CCCC works to prevent abuse, neglect and victimization across the life span and to serve those affected by providing home visiting and outreach, parenting education, family strengthening activities, counseling and advocacy to children and adults.
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (FCASV) is a statewide nonprofit organization committed to victims and survivors of sexual violence and the sexual assault crisis programs who serve them.
Foster Care Central is an online resource that was created for all those dedicated individuals who are working to improve the lives of foster youth. Members include foster and adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, social workers, and CASA workers. Foster Care Central provides a platform for the exchange of information, resources, and discussions to better support foster youth.
A project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and is a community-based, media-driven, child sexual abuse prevention program designed to educate and motivate adult community members to call the 24-hour HERO Hotline if they suspect child sexual abuse.
Institute for Safe Families programs focus on training and education, prevention, and policy activities that will better serve the needs of Philadelphia families and communities that are at risk for or are experiencing interpersonal violence.
International Women's Rights Action Watch
IWRAW is a resource and communications center on human rights of women and of children. They work directly with nongovernmental organizations throughout the world and with the United Nations facilitating use of international human rights law and processes for effective advocacy to improve the status of women, protect children, and promote gender equality. Primary subjects of concern include violence in the family, economic rights, family law, nationality.
Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline (pdf)
The Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline is a 24-hour line providing support, information and referral services to survivors of sexual abuse, signifcant others, people concerned about sexual abuse and people seeking information and referral. All services are free of charge, confidential and available to women, men and children.
"Jagori is a women’s training, documentation, communication and resource center that was established in 1984 in India. It works extensively on the impact of current economic and social processes on women’s lives and issues like communal violence, economic policies, reproductive and child health and violence against women."
KidsRights, an organization based in the Netherlands, stands up for vulnerable children all over the world - children who fall victim to neglect, abuse, violence, exploitation, or discrimination, or run the risk of doing so. This organization runs projects all over the world and funds existing local projects with long-term support. They also cover all of a child's needs including healthcare, nutrition, education, accomodation, and attention.
Offers information related to various types of crime prevention such as child abuse and domestic violence.
"Legal Momentum is the nation's oldest legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the rights of women and girls. Our current program areas are: Employment and Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic Violence (EHRVDV), Equality Works Program, Immigrant Women Program, National Judicial Education Program, and Sexuality and Family Rights Program."
Organization dedicated to redefining child abuse through aggressive public awareness and advocacy. Website offers information and resources for parents, childcare givers, kids and teens.
Maternal and Child Health Library
"Provides accurate, timely, and reliable information and resources pertaining to maternal and child health. The site also has a section on domestic violence publications, databases of data, literature and research."
MenEngage is a global alliance committed to research, interventions, and policy initiatives that engage men and boys to reduce gender inequalities and promote the health and well-being of women, men, and children.
Minnesota Child Response Center
"The Minnesota Child Response Center (MNCRC) aims to integrate evidenced-based treatment models into the community systems of care for traumatized homeless and formerly homeles children in Minneapolis/St. Paul, and to create a continuum of care for highly diverse groups of underserved children and families."
Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC) is a non-profit social and educational services organization committed to the holistic growth and development of American Indian women and their families. They offer various services such as sexual assault advocacy, emergency shelter and supportive housing.
"As a statewide collaboration of 160+ member organizations, the Consortium serves as a resource center to enhance equality and justice for women and children. The consortium helps women working for progressive social change stay in touch."
National Center Against Violence
"The National Center Against Violence is the first Government Organization in Mongolia to implement project against violence directed at women and children. They provide services to victims of domestic and other forms of violence, conduct research to determine the reasons for, and extent of, domestic violence."
"NCYL provides a range of services to help foster parents, attorneys, health care providers, teachers, child welfare workers, and other advocates working on behalf of children and youth. Trainings on child welfare, economic security, health/mental health, and juvenile justice are provided."
A not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide training, technical assistance and networking opportunities to communities seeking to plan, establish and improve Children's Advocacy Centers.
National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities
The National Latin@ Network is led by Casa de Esperanza, a national Latina organization whose mission is to mobilize Latinas and Latin@ communities to end domestic violence and to promote the health and well-being of Latin@ communities.
National Organization for Victim Assistance
NOVA’s mission is to promote rights and services for victims of crime and crisis everywhere. They also provide advocacy, direct services, and technical services to clients and professionals.
Open Meadows Foundation is a grant-making organization for projects that are led by and benefit women and girls, particularly those from vulnerable communities. Open Meadows Foundation funds projects that do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and expression, age or ability. It offers grants up to $2000 to projects.
PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment
A national nonprofit organization that uses social, educational and legislative tactics to shatter the silence of sexual violence. PAVE's work is based in education and action.
Pongo Publishing Teen Writing Project
Organization helps teens in jail and other at-risk youth to write poetry about their lives. Young people often describe early-childhood trauma and loss, usually in the form of neglect, abuse, abandonment, and family death. Website includes information about the writing project and poetry from the youths themselves.
Includes information on advocacy, state chapter development, implementation of programs such as Healthy Family America, publications, public service announcements, and research.
Works to prevent violence against women and children. Website includes information about a resource guide and other resources, how Raising Voices help build a movement in various regions, and how you can raise your voice and become active in the movement to end violence.
Service Region: Eastern and Southern Africa
This organization from the Fargo-Moorhead area (North Dakota, Minnesota) publishes prevention and treatment materials on the topics of sexual abuse, child abuse, and domestic violence in their publications division. Services include Crisis Intervention, Advocacy, Counseling, Legal Advocacy, Emergency Housing, Outreach Activities, Community Education and Professional Training, Support Groups, and Criminal Justice Systems Monitoring.
Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center
The Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center strives to deliver high quality legal services for at-risk and maltreated children, promote their healing and healthy development, and ensure that each foster child finds a permanent, loving home - whether this is with their biological family or a new family - as soon as possible.
"Rozan is an Islamabad based NGO working on issues related to emotional and psychological health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive health of adolescents. Most Rozan team members are qualified psychologists who work to enhance the emotional health of people from all sections of the society by conducting awareness raising activities, trainings and counseling."
Rutgers Center on Violence Against Women and Children
The center aims to end violence against women and children and focuses on multidisciplinary research, education, and training that impacts communities and policy in New Jersey, the U.S., and throughout the world.
A blog developed by David Mandel & Associates, LLC in which they will be exploring the ideas underpinning the Safe and Together model. The model provides a practical and concrete approach to improving the response of child welfare to the risk and safety concerns presented by batterers. They will be providing practical tips and ideas for policy and practice. All are welcome to participate in the discussion.
South West Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Center
Located in South West Scotland, the organization provides support, both emotional and practical, to women and girls in Dumfries & Galloway, who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives.
State Child Welfare Policy Database
Developed by Child Trends and sponsored by Casey Family Programs, this website provides state-by-state policy information on a range of child welfare topics. Visitors can access up-to-date information on individual state policies and can compare their own state's policies to those of other states.
The mission of Stop the Silence is to expose and stop Child Sexual Abuse(CSA) and help survivors heal worldwide. Provides resources for survivors, engages in media advocacy, research, and offers technical assistance to providers.
Support for Orthodox Jewish Victims of Rape and Incest (SOVRI)
SOVRI is an anonymous and confidential helpline staffed by trained volunteers who provide help, information, support, and referrals to survivors of abuse. Our volunteers have received over forty hours of training in the dynamics of sexual abuse, listening and counseling skills, emergency department protocol, legal protocol, post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic abuse, childhood sexual abuse and incest, and recommending appropriate resources. The helpline is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-5:30 and Friday 9:30-1:30. The phone number is 212.844.1495
The International Children’s Peace Prize is an initiative of the KidsRights Foundation with the support of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates. Each year The International Children’s Peace Prize is awarded to a child that has devoted a lot of his or her energy to improving the rights of children.
The Domestic Violence Resource Centre (Victoria)
DVRC (formerly DVIRC) is a statewide service in Victoria, Australia. DVRC aims to reduce and prevent family violence by providing education to improve service and policy responses, and by assisting people who have experienced abuse.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The Leadership Council On Child Abuse and Interpersonal Violence
"The Leadership Council is a nonprofit independent scientific organization providing professionals and lay persons with the latest scientific information on issues that may affect the public's health and safety. Their mission is to promote the ethical application of psychological science to human welfare, especially abused and neglected children."
The National Child Protection Training Center
Located on the campus of Winona State University, this center focuses on training child protection professionals to be better prepared to recognize and report the abuse of a child through education, training, awareness, prevention, advocacy and the pursuit of justice.
A web resource for information about commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) of both children and adults, and the efforts to end it. SAGE Online also includes information for CSE survivors and their families. It was founded by a CSE survivor, is designed for and run predominantly by survivors, and offers legislators, law enforcement, and others interested in CSE information a valuable survivor-oriented perspective.
The San Diego Family Justice Center
The San Diego Family Justice Center is the most comprehensive "one stop shop" in the nation for victims of family violence and their children. Victims of domestic violence in the City of San Diego can now come to one location to talk to an advocate, get a restraining order, plan for their safety, talk to a police officer, meet with a prosecutor, receive medical assistance, counsel with a chaplain, get help with transportation, and obtain nutrition or pregnancy services counseling.
Provides support for SBS victim families (including adoptive and foster parents), advocates for justice for SBS victims, and increases SBS awareness. Website includes a library of recommended resources.
The Men's Center is an incorporated, educational non-profit, volunteer organization which began in 1976. Their mission is to provide resources for men seeking to grow in body, mind and spirit, and from that foundation, to advocate for healthier family and community relationships. TCMC offers a variety of workshops, brunches, retreats, playshops, presentations, conferences and support groups. Their website also has a comprehensive resource list.
UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and strives to establish children's rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour towards children.
UNIFEM Gender and HIV/AIDS Web Portal
"A Web portal to provide up-to-date information on the gender dimensions of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The site aims to promote understanding, knowledge sharing, and action on HIV/AIDS as a gender and human rights issue."
The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) is a network of WHO Member States, international agencies and civil society organizations working to prevent violence. VPA participants share an evidence-based public health approach that targets the risk factors leading to violence and promotes multi-sectoral cooperation.
European network of non-governmental women's organizations working to combat violence against women and children. Website includes a database of addresses and publications from across Europe, as well as good practice models.
Provides advocacy for victims of rape, domestic violence, and child abuse, particularly in the Latina and other under served communities of Sonoma County. Provides advocacy training and community education. Coordinates the Task Force on Women in Policing with the goal of increasing the number of women and minorities in our
law enforcement agencies. Website inludes a bilingual web forum where victims, activists, advocates, and professionals can communicate with each other on any and all aspects of violence against women and children.
Service region: advocacy in Sonoma County, California.
"WomenSafe works toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against women and their children through direct service, education and social change."
One of the most substantial resources on men, masculinities, and gender on the internet. Includes manuals, resource guides, and articles on a wide range of topics including violence, working with men and boys, health, and sexualities.
Animals/Pets Cruelty
Located in Tacoma, Washington, the organization operates a national 24-hour crisis line for victims of domestic violence, provides basic emergency services, an on-site technology center, survival self-defense classes, spiritual support, pet therapy, an animal kennel for victims’ pets, Cars for Families Program, educational scholarships, relocation help and transitional housing.
Over the past 25 years, researchers and professionals in a variety of human services and animal welfare disciplines have established significant correlations between animal abuse, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elder abuse and other forms of violence. The National Link Coalition's vision is to increase awareness of the interconnectedness of different forms of violence and to stop the cycle of violence that often affects multiple family members.
Child abduction
Organization assists in the search for missing children in Canada. Delivers education and prevention programs pertaining to children's safety. Offers Child Fingerprinting Clinics: "All About Me I.D." Advocate for the rights of children. Website includes links, safety information, pictures of missing children, and event information.
Code Amber Child Safety Programs
Code Amber is the nationally recognized leader in child safety. Our organization is on the forefront of the Amber Plans and Amber Alerts nationwide. We regularly appear at corporate sponsored child safety events to increase parental awareness of child safety issues, products and services. Please review our site and contact us for your next child safety fair or child safety event.
"Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support their efforts to stop these human rights abuses. "
Website includes information for children, teenagers, adults, and educators on how to keep yourself and others safe from sexual exploitation and abduction. Also includes information on a speakers bureau, stories of successful child-parent reunions, and a legislative watch.
Website posts web posters of 10 missing children a month. If you happen to see any of these children or believe you may have information which could help authorities locate any of these children please contact the National Center for Exploited and Missing Children IMMEDIATELY at their 24 Hour Hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Missing Children Society of Canada
Organization provides a free search program to assist police and searching parents in the active, ongoing search for missing children. Website includes information about the search program, a photo directory, parent resources, safety information for kids, information on Missing Children's Day and how you can help.
This Office formulates, develops and coordinates policies and programs and provides direction to foreign service posts on international parental child abduction and international adoption. Website includes information on Child Support Enforcement Abroad; International Parental Child Abduction; Privacy Act Waiver Form; and Resources for Judges on International Parental Child Abduction.
From the "Public Education" page, you can see safety tips for parents, safety tips for kids, how to obtain a free child safety kit, information on the California sex offender ID, and what to tell your kids about child abduction and molestation prevention and detection. Website also posts information about missing kids and gives family testimonials.
Sex Offender.com Database Registry provides assistance to parents, children, law enforcement, schools, and the community in identification of potential sexoffenders. Includes on-line data systems. Raises public awareness about ways to help prevent child abduction, molestation and sexual exploitation.
Child custody
Administration for Children and Families
"The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. "
Children Against Court Appointed Child Abuse CA3
CA3 is an organization founded by adult Children who suffered Court Appointed Child Abuse and are trying to find their voices through ending CA-CA.
"We are a national advocacy group working to reform failing child welfare systems on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of abused and neglected children who depend on them for protection and care. Website contains new individual sections for each of our legal cases and policy projects, featuring an overview and a complete archive of related documents, fact sheets, printed reports, and press information."
Foster Care Central is an online resource that was created for all those dedicated individuals who are working to improve the lives of foster youth. Members include foster and adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, social workers, and CASA workers. Foster Care Central provides a platform for the exchange of information, resources, and discussions to better support foster youth.
"NCYL provides a range of services to help foster parents, attorneys, health care providers, teachers, child welfare workers, and other advocates working on behalf of children and youth. Trainings on child welfare, economic security, health/mental health, and juvenile justice are provided."
Parents and Children Together: Family Visitation Center
The Family Visitation Center-Maui provides a safe, neutral, and nurturing environment where visitations and exchanges of children occur between custodial and non-custodial parents. The Center helps children and parents who are experiencing difficulties in divorce, separation, family violence or involved in custody disputes.
The Leadership Council On Child Abuse and Interpersonal Violence
"The Leadership Council is a nonprofit independent scientific organization providing professionals and lay persons with the latest scientific information on issues that may affect the public's health and safety. Their mission is to promote the ethical application of psychological science to human welfare, especially abused and neglected children."
Child exposure
"A Window Between Worlds is a non-profit organization dedicated to using art to help end domestic violence. Through creative expression, battered women and children recover a sense of renewal and power. Their images of hope, survival and strength educate the public and become 'a window between worlds' for survivors taking steps to change their lives."
Administration for Children and Families
"The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. "
Advocacy for Women and Kids in Emergencies (AWAKE)
"The AWAKE (Advocacy for Women and Kids in Emergency) Program at Children's Hospital Boston offers domestic violence services to patients, parents of patients and employees at Children's and the Martha Eliot Health Center."
"Artemis Center provides early intervention, supportive services, and education for victims of domestic violence and their children."
A non-profit organization in Houston, Texas, providing free confidential support to Asian American women and their children who are victims of domestic violence.
Battered Women's Justice Project
BWJP provides technical assistance for practitioners on policy issues related to the civil and criminal justice response to domestic violence, including use of the self-defense plea by battered women charged with crimes. Also provides information on the response of Native communities to domestic violence.
California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC) website is designed to: "Serve as an online connection for child welfare professionals, staff of public and private organizations, academic institutions, and others who are committed to serving children and families. Provide up-to-date information on evidence-based child welfare practices. Facilitate the utilization of evidence-based practices as a method of achieving improved outcomes of safety, permanency and well-being for children and families involved in the California public child welfare system."
Center for Child Protection and Family Support, Inc.
The Center offers community-level services directly to children and their families, and trains professionals on child welfare issues. Most of our services are provided at not cost, and address the diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds of families.
Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System London Family Court Clinic
The Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System of the London Family Court Clinic is a non-profit agency in London, Ontario, Canada, which advocates for the special needs of children and families involved in the justice system.
Peter G. Jaffe, PhD, Executive Director
254 Pall Mall Street, Suite 200
London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5P6
Tel: 519-679-7250
Child Abuse Prevention Network
Provides tools for professionals to support the identification, investigation, treatment, adjudication, and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Child Advocates is an organization in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties (Bay Area, California) with over 500 volunteers working with abused and neglected children.
Child Development-Community Policing (CD-CP)
The goal of the Child Development - Community Policing Program (CD-CP) is to heal the wounds that chronic exposure to violence inflicts on children and families. The CD-CP Program is a national model of a collaborative alliance among law enforcement, juvenile justice, domestic violence, medical and mental health professionals, child welfare, schools and other community agencies.
Serves as a national network for the exchange of information about child labor. Website includes links to consumer campaign, legislations, and best practice solutions, chld labor in the U.S., child labor around the world.
Addresses the maltreatment of children through direct clinical services, professional training, and research. Their website offers a publications, abstracts of ongoing research, and information for caregivers, and more. Includes online courses.
Child Welfare League of America
CWLA is the nation's oldest and largest organization devoted entirely to the well-being of America's vulnerable children and their families. Website includes links to information about advocacy, programs, how to donate, publications, giftables, conferences and trainings, consultation, member agencies, and corporate friends.
Child Witness to Violence Project
A counseling, advocacy, and outreach project that focuses on the growing number of young children who are hidden victims of violence: children who are bystanders to community and domestic violence. Website includes information on the program's mission, services, related projects, CWTV staff, children & violence, how to find help, tips for caregivers, a calendar, and program resources.
Service region: Boston, MA
Organization in the field of child abuse prevention and treatment. Childhelp programs include: body safety education for children, abuse intervention training for adults who work with children, early enrichment programs for at-risk children and families, residential treatment for victims of severe child abuse, and 24-hour abuse crisis counseling and referral services.
Children Against Court Appointed Child Abuse CA3
CA3 is an organization founded by adult Children who suffered Court Appointed Child Abuse and are trying to find their voices through ending CA-CA.
"We are a national advocacy group working to reform failing child welfare systems on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of abused and neglected children who depend on them for protection and care. Website contains new individual sections for each of our legal cases and policy projects, featuring an overview and a complete archive of related documents, fact sheets, printed reports, and press information."
Distributes materials on youth and violence prevention, including guides to data and educational resources and materials for parents.
A great resource that provides information and facts about child exposure to domestic violence, all of which is documented by the Clackamas Women's Services in OR. Click on the links to review the services provided and the upcoming events.
Clearinghouse On Supervised Visitation
Offers: Information Updates; Training Manuals; Law Enforcement Manuals; Newsletters; and information about Florida Visitation Centers, and National/International Visitation Centers, and How To Start a Supervised Visitation Center.
Community Solutions for Children, Families, and Individuals, Inc. -- La Isla Pacifica
A human service agency providing services in mental health, youth support, domestic violence and sexual assault, court and community referrals, and transitional housing for singe youth parents.
Congresso de Latinos Unidos, Inc.
"As a holistic human service agency, Congreso offers a wide range of adult and youth services including: truancy intervention, out-of-school time youth development programs, workforce development, drug and alcohol counseling, housing counseling, health education, teen pregnancy prevention and intervention, maternal and child health programs, and HIV/AIDS services."
Crimes Against Children Research Center
The Crimes Against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire provides high quality research and statistics to the public, policy makers, law enforcement personnel, and other child welfare practitioners. CCRC is concerned with research about the nature of crimes including child abduction, homicide, rape, assault, and physical and sexual abuse as well as their impact.
Dade County Domestic Violence Division
Miami-Dade County has forged a cooperative effort between the court, government agencies, and those in the community who are committed to effectively addressing family violence through the justice system.
Domestic Abuse Project is a multi-service agency for battered women, men who batter and their children serving the Minneapolis area. Dynamics of Domestic Violence Presentation is one of many training resources available from DAP. Other resources include manuals on groupwork with various populations and a manual on program evaluation.
Dove, Inc., Domestic Violence Program
Dove is a coalition of religious organizations, volunteers, and advocates that seeks to coordinate efforts to address unmet human needs and social injustices. Dove works for justice, equality and understanding among all people.
Emerge: Counseling and Education to End Domestic Violence
Organization offers group counseling for men who have verbally, mentally or physically abused a woman in a relationship. Includes discussion of the connection between domestic violence and child abuse. Website includes information on domestic violence, information for partners, battered women programs, training for counselors, resource links and more.
Service region: Cambridge, Quincy, Lowell, and Roxbury, Massachusetts
Located in Tacoma, Washington, the organization operates a national 24-hour crisis line for victims of domestic violence, provides basic emergency services, an on-site technology center, survival self-defense classes, spiritual support, pet therapy, an animal kennel for victims’ pets, Cars for Families Program, educational scholarships, relocation help and transitional housing.
"The Center offers hope and healing as it treats child abuse and domestic violence victims, providing long-term therapeutic support for them and their non-offending family members. The Center brings together a dedicated child abuse medical team, therapists, law enforcement, child welfare workers, prosecutors and domestic violence advocates to provide comprehensive treatment for these families and to hold perpetrators accountable."
Family Violence Outreach Program -- Coordinating Council for Children in Crisis, Inc
CCCC works to prevent abuse, neglect and victimization across the life span and to serve those affected by providing home visiting and outreach, parenting education, family strengthening activities, counseling and advocacy to children and adults.
Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law
The Harriett Buhai Center provides family law and domestic violence assistance to low-income families in Los Angeles through the efforts of volunteer lawyers, paralegals and students.
International Child Resource Institute
ICRI has been providing services for families and children locally and around the world. ICRI makes a difference by providing technical assistance and consultation to a wide variety of national and international organizations interested in such children's issues as child care, child abuse prevention, child survival, maternal and child health, placement alternatives for abandoned and traumatized children and the promotion of children's rights. ICRI has offices or collaborates with organizations around the world to provide services to children and families.
Offers information related to various types of crime prevention such as child abuse and domestic violence.
Lighthouse Institute/Chestnut Health Systems
We offer a comprehensive scope of behavioral health and human services in Illinois.
Maternal and Child Health Library
"Provides accurate, timely, and reliable information and resources pertaining to maternal and child health. The site also has a section on domestic violence publications, databases of data, literature and research."
Minnesota Child Response Center
"The Minnesota Child Response Center (MNCRC) aims to integrate evidenced-based treatment models into the community systems of care for traumatized homeless and formerly homeles children in Minneapolis/St. Paul, and to create a continuum of care for highly diverse groups of underserved children and families."
National Center Against Violence
"The National Center Against Violence is the first Government Organization in Mongolia to implement project against violence directed at women and children. They provide services to victims of domestic and other forms of violence, conduct research to determine the reasons for, and extent of, domestic violence."
Parents and Children Together: Family Visitation Center
The Family Visitation Center-Maui provides a safe, neutral, and nurturing environment where visitations and exchanges of children occur between custodial and non-custodial parents. The Center helps children and parents who are experiencing difficulties in divorce, separation, family violence or involved in custody disputes.
"Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan (PreVAiL), is an international research collaboration of over 50 researchers and partners from Canada, the US, the UK, Asia, Europe and Australia, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute for Gender and Health (2009-2014). Our goal is to bring together researchers and decision-maker partners to produce and share knowledge that will help children, women and men exposed to child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV)."
Rainbow House is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization, whose mission is to end domestic violence. For more than a quarter of a century, Rainbow House has offered domestic violence prevention programs, support and outreach services and resources to survivors across the City of Chicago.
Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center
The Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center strives to deliver high quality legal services for at-risk and maltreated children, promote their healing and healthy development, and ensure that each foster child finds a permanent, loving home - whether this is with their biological family or a new family - as soon as possible.
A blog developed by David Mandel & Associates, LLC in which they will be exploring the ideas underpinning the Safe and Together model. The model provides a practical and concrete approach to improving the response of child welfare to the risk and safety concerns presented by batterers. They will be providing practical tips and ideas for policy and practice. All are welcome to participate in the discussion.
Safe from the Start, Reducing Children's Exposure To Violence
"The California Safe from the Start (SFTS) Initiative is a comprehensive strategy to assist communities in reducing the impact of violence on children. The initiative targets children ages 0 to 18 with an emphasis on children ages 0 to 5, who have been exposed to family, school and/or community violence."
St. Barnabas Hospital Child Advocacy Center
The St. Barnabas Hospital Child Advocacy Center, a division of the St. Barnabas Hospital Department of Pediatrics, is a state of the art diagnostic facility for children who have been abused and neglected. Their mission is to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of children by providing coordinated, culturally sensitive, multidisciplinary evaluations in a safe and child friendly setting.
The Future of Children Online Journal
The Future of Children is an online publication of the Children, Families, and Communities Program of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The primary purpose of The Future of Children is to promote effective policies and programs for children by providing policymakers, service providers, and the media with timely, objective information based on the best available research. Vol. 9 - No. 3 - Winter 1999 is about Domestic Violence and Children and includes articles such as: Domestic Violence and Children: Analysis and Recommendations; Prevalence and Effects of Child Exposure to Domestic Violence; and The Impact of Violence on Children. Jeffrey Edleson, Ph.D. from the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse was the issue's Editoral Advisor.
The Link Project is devoted to providing up-to-date information on current research and intervention with families experiencing both child maltreatment and woman battering. Includes a database of articles related to 'the link'.
The National Child Protection Training Center
Located on the campus of Winona State University, this center focuses on training child protection professionals to be better prepared to recognize and report the abuse of a child through education, training, awareness, prevention, advocacy and the pursuit of justice.
A web resource for information about commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) of both children and adults, and the efforts to end it. SAGE Online also includes information for CSE survivors and their families. It was founded by a CSE survivor, is designed for and run predominantly by survivors, and offers legislators, law enforcement, and others interested in CSE information a valuable survivor-oriented perspective.
Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
"The Vermont Network works with a wide range of partners to make Vermont a place where victims and survivors are safe and supported and where domestic and sexual violence can no longer thrive."
Web Forum on Teen Victims of Dating Violence
A web forum where victim service providers and allied professionals can connect to peers, share ideas about best practices, and help change lives.
"WomenSafe works toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against women and their children through direct service, education and social change."
Working with Children Towards a Healthy & Non-Violent Future
"This Special Collection provides a unique perspective on working with children (younger than 13 years of age), focusing on theories and strategies for raising respectful, non-violent people. Resources included here discuss child development and how to utilize this knowledge when implementing primary prevention strategies that foster healthy attitudes and behaviors"
One of the most substantial resources on men, masculinities, and gender on the internet. Includes manuals, resource guides, and articles on a wide range of topics including violence, working with men and boys, health, and sexualities.
Child sexual abuse
End Child Prostitution, Pornography and Trafficking International
ECPAT International is an international coalition of agencies and individuals dedicating its work to the issues of child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes. Their web site includes links to ECPAT network members around the world.
"Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support their efforts to stop these human rights abuses. "
This website contains information about the intersection of religious issues and child abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and clergy misconduct.
Information, resources, and support for families with troubled teens, including State Directory of Family Help. Information on Abuse; Anger in Our Teens and in Ourselves; Adolescent Sex Offenders; Teen Violence. Speakers available.
Contact Info: Toll-free helpline 1-877-362-8727
A project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and is a community-based, media-driven, child sexual abuse prevention program designed to educate and motivate adult community members to call the 24-hour HERO Hotline if they suspect child sexual abuse.
Home: The Child Recovery and Reintegration Network
The Child Recovery and Reintegration Network supports and strengthens research, knowledge and learning surrounding the recovery and reintegration of children affected by sexual exploitation and trafficking globally.
Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline (pdf)
The Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline is a 24-hour line providing support, information and referral services to survivors of sexual abuse, signifcant others, people concerned about sexual abuse and people seeking information and referral. All services are free of charge, confidential and available to women, men and children.
This organization from the Fargo-Moorhead area (North Dakota, Minnesota) publishes prevention and treatment materials on the topics of sexual abuse, child abuse, and domestic violence in their publications division. Services include Crisis Intervention, Advocacy, Counseling, Legal Advocacy, Emergency Housing, Outreach Activities, Community Education and Professional Training, Support Groups, and Criminal Justice Systems Monitoring.
"Rozan is an Islamabad based NGO working on issues related to emotional and psychological health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive health of adolescents. Most Rozan team members are qualified psychologists who work to enhance the emotional health of people from all sections of the society by conducting awareness raising activities, trainings and counseling."
Sex Offender.com Database Registry provides assistance to parents, children, law enforcement, schools, and the community in identification of potential sexoffenders. Includes on-line data systems. Raises public awareness about ways to help prevent child abduction, molestation and sexual exploitation.
South West Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Center
Located in South West Scotland, the organization provides support, both emotional and practical, to women and girls in Dumfries & Galloway, who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives.
Promotes child and family safety through news, information, and a National Sex Offender Registry. Includes fact sheets on safety for women, children and seniors, and much more.
The mission of Stop the Silence is to expose and stop Child Sexual Abuse(CSA) and help survivors heal worldwide. Provides resources for survivors, engages in media advocacy, research, and offers technical assistance to providers.
Support for Orthodox Jewish Victims of Rape and Incest (SOVRI)
SOVRI is an anonymous and confidential helpline staffed by trained volunteers who provide help, information, support, and referrals to survivors of abuse. Our volunteers have received over forty hours of training in the dynamics of sexual abuse, listening and counseling skills, emergency department protocol, legal protocol, post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic abuse, childhood sexual abuse and incest, and recommending appropriate resources. The helpline is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-5:30 and Friday 9:30-1:30. The phone number is 212.844.1495
The National Child Protection Training Center
Located on the campus of Winona State University, this center focuses on training child protection professionals to be better prepared to recognize and report the abuse of a child through education, training, awareness, prevention, advocacy and the pursuit of justice.
A web resource for information about commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) of both children and adults, and the efforts to end it. SAGE Online also includes information for CSE survivors and their families. It was founded by a CSE survivor, is designed for and run predominantly by survivors, and offers legislators, law enforcement, and others interested in CSE information a valuable survivor-oriented perspective.
Web Forum on Teen Victims of Dating Violence
A web forum where victim service providers and allied professionals can connect to peers, share ideas about best practices, and help change lives.
One of the most substantial resources on men, masculinities, and gender on the internet. Includes manuals, resource guides, and articles on a wide range of topics including violence, working with men and boys, health, and sexualities.
Child welfare
"A Window Between Worlds is a non-profit organization dedicated to using art to help end domestic violence. Through creative expression, battered women and children recover a sense of renewal and power. Their images of hope, survival and strength educate the public and become 'a window between worlds' for survivors taking steps to change their lives."
Administration for Children and Families
"The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. "
Adults and Children Together Against Violence (ACT)
Posts factsheets and resource information about violence prevention. Topics include Discipline; Tips for Responding to Challenging Behavior; Supporting Positive Behaviors; Understanding Behavior; Media Violence; Positive Learning Activities; Anger Management; Violence Prevention for Teachers of Young Children; Selecting High Quality Childcare; and Violence Prevention for Families of Young Children.
American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law
The ABA Center on Children and the Law offers law-related resources relating to child abuse and neglect and other components of child welfare.
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
APSAC provides professional education which promotes effective, culturally sensitive, and interdisciplinary approaches to the identification, intervention, treatment, and prevention of child abuse and neglect. There is also emphasis on promoting research and guidelines to inform professional practice and educate the public about child abuse and neglect, while ensuring that America's public policy concerning child maltreatment is well informed and constructive.
California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC) website is designed to: "Serve as an online connection for child welfare professionals, staff of public and private organizations, academic institutions, and others who are committed to serving children and families. Provide up-to-date information on evidence-based child welfare practices. Facilitate the utilization of evidence-based practices as a method of achieving improved outcomes of safety, permanency and well-being for children and families involved in the California public child welfare system."
Child Abuse Council of Santa Clara County
Posts information about the Child Abuse Council and its activities, what is child abuse, child abuse prevention, mandated reporting, child abuse statistics, and treatment and specific programs within Santa Clara County.
Child Advocates is an organization in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties (Bay Area, California) with over 500 volunteers working with abused and neglected children.
Child Welfare League of America
CWLA is the nation's oldest and largest organization devoted entirely to the well-being of America's vulnerable children and their families. Website includes links to information about advocacy, programs, how to donate, publications, giftables, conferences and trainings, consultation, member agencies, and corporate friends.
Program at Portland State University providing research, training, program development and graduate education. Their web site provides information about each aspect of the program, including extensive information about their research.
Internet resource for information on child abuse and related issues. This e-zine was created to support, inform and encourage those dealing with any aspect of child abuse, in a positive non-threatening environment. Website posts information about child abuse, legislation, and events and trainings. Offers links and an electronic newsletter.
Organization in the field of child abuse prevention and treatment. Childhelp programs include: body safety education for children, abuse intervention training for adults who work with children, early enrichment programs for at-risk children and families, residential treatment for victims of severe child abuse, and 24-hour abuse crisis counseling and referral services.
Children Against Court Appointed Child Abuse CA3
CA3 is an organization founded by adult Children who suffered Court Appointed Child Abuse and are trying to find their voices through ending CA-CA.
Designed for professionals concerned with child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption. Supported by the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and published by the Child Welfare Information Gateway and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.
"The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for 35 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. We champion policies and programs that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality education, and a moral and spiritual foundation."
"We are a national advocacy group working to reform failing child welfare systems on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of abused and neglected children who depend on them for protection and care. Website contains new individual sections for each of our legal cases and policy projects, featuring an overview and a complete archive of related documents, fact sheets, printed reports, and press information."
Distributes materials on youth and violence prevention, including guides to data and educational resources and materials for parents.
A great resource that provides information and facts about child exposure to domestic violence, all of which is documented by the Clackamas Women's Services in OR. Click on the links to review the services provided and the upcoming events.
Clearinghouse On Supervised Visitation
Offers: Information Updates; Training Manuals; Law Enforcement Manuals; Newsletters; and information about Florida Visitation Centers, and National/International Visitation Centers, and How To Start a Supervised Visitation Center.
Community Solutions for Children, Families, and Individuals, Inc. -- La Isla Pacifica
A human service agency providing services in mental health, youth support, domestic violence and sexual assault, court and community referrals, and transitional housing for singe youth parents.
Crimes Against Children Research Center
The Crimes Against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire provides high quality research and statistics to the public, policy makers, law enforcement personnel, and other child welfare practitioners. CCRC is concerned with research about the nature of crimes including child abduction, homicide, rape, assault, and physical and sexual abuse as well as their impact.
Domestic Abuse Project is a multi-service agency for battered women, men who batter and their children serving the Minneapolis area. Dynamics of Domestic Violence Presentation is one of many training resources available from DAP. Other resources include manuals on groupwork with various populations and a manual on program evaluation.
"Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support their efforts to stop these human rights abuses. "
Located in Tacoma, Washington, the organization operates a national 24-hour crisis line for victims of domestic violence, provides basic emergency services, an on-site technology center, survival self-defense classes, spiritual support, pet therapy, an animal kennel for victims’ pets, Cars for Families Program, educational scholarships, relocation help and transitional housing.
"The Center offers hope and healing as it treats child abuse and domestic violence victims, providing long-term therapeutic support for them and their non-offending family members. The Center brings together a dedicated child abuse medical team, therapists, law enforcement, child welfare workers, prosecutors and domestic violence advocates to provide comprehensive treatment for these families and to hold perpetrators accountable."
Hull: Helping kids and families achieve success in their lives
Hull Child and Family Services of Calgary, Alberta, is non-profit agency with expertise in issues that challenge children, families and communities. Areas of intervention include the effects of child maltreatment, abuse and neglect, issues involving mental illness, behavioural disorders, sexual victimization, addiction, developmental delay, poverty and depression. Hull's service continuum ranges from prevention and early intervention through to residential programs, and includes mental health and addiction services, in-home support, mentors, educational programs, family therapy, foster and kinship care, residential treatment and supported independent living.
International Child Resource Institute
ICRI has been providing services for families and children locally and around the world. ICRI makes a difference by providing technical assistance and consultation to a wide variety of national and international organizations interested in such children's issues as child care, child abuse prevention, child survival, maternal and child health, placement alternatives for abandoned and traumatized children and the promotion of children's rights. ICRI has offices or collaborates with organizations around the world to provide services to children and families.
International Save the Children Alliance
The International Save the Children Alliance currently comprises 30 organizations around the world. Working in over 100 countries, Save the Children is the world's largest independent movement for children.
"Jagori is a women’s training, documentation, communication and resource center that was established in 1984 in India. It works extensively on the impact of current economic and social processes on women’s lives and issues like communal violence, economic policies, reproductive and child health and violence against women."
Offers information related to various types of crime prevention such as child abuse and domestic violence.
Learning Center for Child and Adolescent Trauma
An online resource for professionals and families seeking to learn more about child traumatic stress. CEU's are also provided for free to professionals taking any of their online courses.
For help click on "FAQ's" in the top left hand side of the screen.
Maternal and Child Health Library
"Provides accurate, timely, and reliable information and resources pertaining to maternal and child health. The site also has a section on domestic violence publications, databases of data, literature and research."
Minnesota Child Response Center
"The Minnesota Child Response Center (MNCRC) aims to integrate evidenced-based treatment models into the community systems of care for traumatized homeless and formerly homeles children in Minneapolis/St. Paul, and to create a continuum of care for highly diverse groups of underserved children and families."
Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC) is a non-profit social and educational services organization committed to the holistic growth and development of American Indian women and their families. They offer various services such as sexual assault advocacy, emergency shelter and supportive housing.
National Center Against Violence
"The National Center Against Violence is the first Government Organization in Mongolia to implement project against violence directed at women and children. They provide services to victims of domestic and other forms of violence, conduct research to determine the reasons for, and extent of, domestic violence."
National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse
Serves as a resource for training, expert legal assistance, court reform and state-of-the-art information on criminal child abuse investigations and prosecutions. See the website for event, publication, and state statute information.
"NCYL provides a range of services to help foster parents, attorneys, health care providers, teachers, child welfare workers, and other advocates working on behalf of children and youth. Trainings on child welfare, economic security, health/mental health, and juvenile justice are provided."
National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc.
Organization which is specifically for the survivors of homicide victims and which follows up with supportive family services after the murder of a family member or friend. Information includes tips from survivors and tips for professionals.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
NSPCC is the UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. The website includes information about the Full Stop campaign, getting involved, job opportunities, information about the organization and it's publications, and more. Services include children's services and family support.
Parents and Children Together: Family Visitation Center
The Family Visitation Center-Maui provides a safe, neutral, and nurturing environment where visitations and exchanges of children occur between custodial and non-custodial parents. The Center helps children and parents who are experiencing difficulties in divorce, separation, family violence or involved in custody disputes.
"Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan (PreVAiL), is an international research collaboration of over 50 researchers and partners from Canada, the US, the UK, Asia, Europe and Australia, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute for Gender and Health (2009-2014). Our goal is to bring together researchers and decision-maker partners to produce and share knowledge that will help children, women and men exposed to child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV)."
Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center
The Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center strives to deliver high quality legal services for at-risk and maltreated children, promote their healing and healthy development, and ensure that each foster child finds a permanent, loving home - whether this is with their biological family or a new family - as soon as possible.
A blog developed by David Mandel & Associates, LLC in which they will be exploring the ideas underpinning the Safe and Together model. The model provides a practical and concrete approach to improving the response of child welfare to the risk and safety concerns presented by batterers. They will be providing practical tips and ideas for policy and practice. All are welcome to participate in the discussion.
Safe from the Start, Reducing Children's Exposure To Violence
"The California Safe from the Start (SFTS) Initiative is a comprehensive strategy to assist communities in reducing the impact of violence on children. The initiative targets children ages 0 to 18 with an emphasis on children ages 0 to 5, who have been exposed to family, school and/or community violence."
St. Barnabas Hospital Child Advocacy Center
The St. Barnabas Hospital Child Advocacy Center, a division of the St. Barnabas Hospital Department of Pediatrics, is a state of the art diagnostic facility for children who have been abused and neglected. Their mission is to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of children by providing coordinated, culturally sensitive, multidisciplinary evaluations in a safe and child friendly setting.
State Child Welfare Policy Database
Developed by Child Trends and sponsored by Casey Family Programs, this website provides state-by-state policy information on a range of child welfare topics. Visitors can access up-to-date information on individual state policies and can compare their own state's policies to those of other states.
The Future of Children Online Journal
The Future of Children is an online publication of the Children, Families, and Communities Program of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The primary purpose of The Future of Children is to promote effective policies and programs for children by providing policymakers, service providers, and the media with timely, objective information based on the best available research. Vol. 9 - No. 3 - Winter 1999 is about Domestic Violence and Children and includes articles such as: Domestic Violence and Children: Analysis and Recommendations; Prevalence and Effects of Child Exposure to Domestic Violence; and The Impact of Violence on Children. Jeffrey Edleson, Ph.D. from the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse was the issue's Editoral Advisor.
The Leadership Council On Child Abuse and Interpersonal Violence
"The Leadership Council is a nonprofit independent scientific organization providing professionals and lay persons with the latest scientific information on issues that may affect the public's health and safety. Their mission is to promote the ethical application of psychological science to human welfare, especially abused and neglected children."
The National Child Protection Training Center
Located on the campus of Winona State University, this center focuses on training child protection professionals to be better prepared to recognize and report the abuse of a child through education, training, awareness, prevention, advocacy and the pursuit of justice.
A web resource for information about commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) of both children and adults, and the efforts to end it. SAGE Online also includes information for CSE survivors and their families. It was founded by a CSE survivor, is designed for and run predominantly by survivors, and offers legislators, law enforcement, and others interested in CSE information a valuable survivor-oriented perspective.
Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
"The Vermont Network works with a wide range of partners to make Vermont a place where victims and survivors are safe and supported and where domestic and sexual violence can no longer thrive."
Web Forum on Teen Victims of Dating Violence
A web forum where victim service providers and allied professionals can connect to peers, share ideas about best practices, and help change lives.
"WomenSafe works toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against women and their children through direct service, education and social change."
Working with Children Towards a Healthy & Non-Violent Future
"This Special Collection provides a unique perspective on working with children (younger than 13 years of age), focusing on theories and strategies for raising respectful, non-violent people. Resources included here discuss child development and how to utilize this knowledge when implementing primary prevention strategies that foster healthy attitudes and behaviors"
One of the most substantial resources on men, masculinities, and gender on the internet. Includes manuals, resource guides, and articles on a wide range of topics including violence, working with men and boys, health, and sexualities.
Class/race/ethnicity
This Web site has resources to improve culturally competent health care. Developed by Stratis Health and funded by UCare, it is the first Minnesota-focused online resource devoted to the subject. Among the site's tools is a free assessment for health care organizations to determine how well they meet the federal Office of Minority Health's national Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services standards. It also has information on enhancing culturally sensitive services and understanding specific patient populations.
National American Indian Court Judges Association
The NAICJA is a non-profit organization primarily devoted to the support of Native American and Alaskan Native tribal justice sytems through education, information sharing, and advocacy.
National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities
The National Latin@ Network is led by Casa de Esperanza, a national Latina organization whose mission is to mobilize Latinas and Latin@ communities to end domestic violence and to promote the health and well-being of Latin@ communities.
Works to prevent violence against women and children. Website includes information about a resource guide and other resources, how Raising Voices help build a movement in various regions, and how you can raise your voice and become active in the movement to end violence.
Service Region: Eastern and Southern Africa
Provides advocacy for victims of rape, domestic violence, and child abuse, particularly in the Latina and other under served communities of Sonoma County. Provides advocacy training and community education. Coordinates the Task Force on Women in Policing with the goal of increasing the number of women and minorities in our
law enforcement agencies. Website inludes a bilingual web forum where victims, activists, advocates, and professionals can communicate with each other on any and all aspects of violence against women and children.
Service region: advocacy in Sonoma County, California.
Consequences
"Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan (PreVAiL), is an international research collaboration of over 50 researchers and partners from Canada, the US, the UK, Asia, Europe and Australia, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute for Gender and Health (2009-2014). Our goal is to bring together researchers and decision-maker partners to produce and share knowledge that will help children, women and men exposed to child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV)."
Domestic violence
"A Window Between Worlds is a non-profit organization dedicated to using art to help end domestic violence. Through creative expression, battered women and children recover a sense of renewal and power. Their images of hope, survival and strength educate the public and become 'a window between worlds' for survivors taking steps to change their lives."
Advocacy for Women and Kids in Emergencies (AWAKE)
"The AWAKE (Advocacy for Women and Kids in Emergency) Program at Children's Hospital Boston offers domestic violence services to patients, parents of patients and employees at Children's and the Martha Eliot Health Center."
"Artemis Center provides early intervention, supportive services, and education for victims of domestic violence and their children."
A non-profit organization in Houston, Texas, providing free confidential support to Asian American women and their children who are victims of domestic violence.
California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC) website is designed to: "Serve as an online connection for child welfare professionals, staff of public and private organizations, academic institutions, and others who are committed to serving children and families. Provide up-to-date information on evidence-based child welfare practices. Facilitate the utilization of evidence-based practices as a method of achieving improved outcomes of safety, permanency and well-being for children and families involved in the California public child welfare system."
Child Abuse Prevention Network
Provides tools for professionals to support the identification, investigation, treatment, adjudication, and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Child Advocates is an organization in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties (Bay Area, California) with over 500 volunteers working with abused and neglected children.
Addresses the maltreatment of children through direct clinical services, professional training, and research. Their website offers a publications, abstracts of ongoing research, and information for caregivers, and more. Includes online courses.
Child Welfare League of America
CWLA is the nation's oldest and largest organization devoted entirely to the well-being of America's vulnerable children and their families. Website includes links to information about advocacy, programs, how to donate, publications, giftables, conferences and trainings, consultation, member agencies, and corporate friends.
Children Against Court Appointed Child Abuse CA3
CA3 is an organization founded by adult Children who suffered Court Appointed Child Abuse and are trying to find their voices through ending CA-CA.
A great resource that provides information and facts about child exposure to domestic violence, all of which is documented by the Clackamas Women's Services in OR. Click on the links to review the services provided and the upcoming events.
Clearinghouse On Supervised Visitation
Offers: Information Updates; Training Manuals; Law Enforcement Manuals; Newsletters; and information about Florida Visitation Centers, and National/International Visitation Centers, and How To Start a Supervised Visitation Center.
Congresso de Latinos Unidos, Inc.
"As a holistic human service agency, Congreso offers a wide range of adult and youth services including: truancy intervention, out-of-school time youth development programs, workforce development, drug and alcohol counseling, housing counseling, health education, teen pregnancy prevention and intervention, maternal and child health programs, and HIV/AIDS services."
Crimes Against Children Research Center
The Crimes Against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire provides high quality research and statistics to the public, policy makers, law enforcement personnel, and other child welfare practitioners. CCRC is concerned with research about the nature of crimes including child abduction, homicide, rape, assault, and physical and sexual abuse as well as their impact.
DeafHope is a nonprofit organization, established for and by Deaf women in January 2003. Their mission is to end domestic violence and sexual assault against Deaf women and children through empowerment, education, services, and they also offer training and technical assistance to other agencies serving Deaf survivors.
Domestic Abuse Project is a multi-service agency for battered women, men who batter and their children serving the Minneapolis area. Dynamics of Domestic Violence Presentation is one of many training resources available from DAP. Other resources include manuals on groupwork with various populations and a manual on program evaluation.
Dove, Inc., Domestic Violence Program
Dove is a coalition of religious organizations, volunteers, and advocates that seeks to coordinate efforts to address unmet human needs and social injustices. Dove works for justice, equality and understanding among all people.
Emerge: Counseling and Education to End Domestic Violence
Organization offers group counseling for men who have verbally, mentally or physically abused a woman in a relationship. Includes discussion of the connection between domestic violence and child abuse. Website includes information on domestic violence, information for partners, battered women programs, training for counselors, resource links and more.
Service region: Cambridge, Quincy, Lowell, and Roxbury, Massachusetts
Located in Tacoma, Washington, the organization operates a national 24-hour crisis line for victims of domestic violence, provides basic emergency services, an on-site technology center, survival self-defense classes, spiritual support, pet therapy, an animal kennel for victims’ pets, Cars for Families Program, educational scholarships, relocation help and transitional housing.
"The Center offers hope and healing as it treats child abuse and domestic violence victims, providing long-term therapeutic support for them and their non-offending family members. The Center brings together a dedicated child abuse medical team, therapists, law enforcement, child welfare workers, prosecutors and domestic violence advocates to provide comprehensive treatment for these families and to hold perpetrators accountable."
Institute for Safe Families programs focus on training and education, prevention, and policy activities that will better serve the needs of Philadelphia families and communities that are at risk for or are experiencing interpersonal violence.
"Jagori is a women’s training, documentation, communication and resource center that was established in 1984 in India. It works extensively on the impact of current economic and social processes on women’s lives and issues like communal violence, economic policies, reproductive and child health and violence against women."
"Legal Momentum is the nation's oldest legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the rights of women and girls. Our current program areas are: Employment and Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic Violence (EHRVDV), Equality Works Program, Immigrant Women Program, National Judicial Education Program, and Sexuality and Family Rights Program."
Maternal and Child Health Library
"Provides accurate, timely, and reliable information and resources pertaining to maternal and child health. The site also has a section on domestic violence publications, databases of data, literature and research."
PANDA (Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness) is a program designed to train dental professionals and other healthcare providers to recognize and respond to signs of abuse and neglect in their patients.
National Center Against Violence
"The National Center Against Violence is the first Government Organization in Mongolia to implement project against violence directed at women and children. They provide services to victims of domestic and other forms of violence, conduct research to determine the reasons for, and extent of, domestic violence."
National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities
The National Latin@ Network is led by Casa de Esperanza, a national Latina organization whose mission is to mobilize Latinas and Latin@ communities to end domestic violence and to promote the health and well-being of Latin@ communities.
Parents and Children Together: Family Visitation Center
The Family Visitation Center-Maui provides a safe, neutral, and nurturing environment where visitations and exchanges of children occur between custodial and non-custodial parents. The Center helps children and parents who are experiencing difficulties in divorce, separation, family violence or involved in custody disputes.
PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment
A national nonprofit organization that uses social, educational and legislative tactics to shatter the silence of sexual violence. PAVE's work is based in education and action.
Rainbow House is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization, whose mission is to end domestic violence. For more than a quarter of a century, Rainbow House has offered domestic violence prevention programs, support and outreach services and resources to survivors across the City of Chicago.
A blog developed by David Mandel & Associates, LLC in which they will be exploring the ideas underpinning the Safe and Together model. The model provides a practical and concrete approach to improving the response of child welfare to the risk and safety concerns presented by batterers. They will be providing practical tips and ideas for policy and practice. All are welcome to participate in the discussion.
Support for Orthodox Jewish Victims of Rape and Incest (SOVRI)
SOVRI is an anonymous and confidential helpline staffed by trained volunteers who provide help, information, support, and referrals to survivors of abuse. Our volunteers have received over forty hours of training in the dynamics of sexual abuse, listening and counseling skills, emergency department protocol, legal protocol, post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic abuse, childhood sexual abuse and incest, and recommending appropriate resources. The helpline is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-5:30 and Friday 9:30-1:30. The phone number is 212.844.1495
The Domestic Violence Resource Centre (Victoria)
DVRC (formerly DVIRC) is a statewide service in Victoria, Australia. DVRC aims to reduce and prevent family violence by providing education to improve service and policy responses, and by assisting people who have experienced abuse.
The Future of Children Online Journal
The Future of Children is an online publication of the Children, Families, and Communities Program of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The primary purpose of The Future of Children is to promote effective policies and programs for children by providing policymakers, service providers, and the media with timely, objective information based on the best available research. Vol. 9 - No. 3 - Winter 1999 is about Domestic Violence and Children and includes articles such as: Domestic Violence and Children: Analysis and Recommendations; Prevalence and Effects of Child Exposure to Domestic Violence; and The Impact of Violence on Children. Jeffrey Edleson, Ph.D. from the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse was the issue's Editoral Advisor.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The Leadership Council On Child Abuse and Interpersonal Violence
"The Leadership Council is a nonprofit independent scientific organization providing professionals and lay persons with the latest scientific information on issues that may affect the public's health and safety. Their mission is to promote the ethical application of psychological science to human welfare, especially abused and neglected children."
The Link Project is devoted to providing up-to-date information on current research and intervention with families experiencing both child maltreatment and woman battering. Includes a database of articles related to 'the link'.
The National Child Protection Training Center
Located on the campus of Winona State University, this center focuses on training child protection professionals to be better prepared to recognize and report the abuse of a child through education, training, awareness, prevention, advocacy and the pursuit of justice.
Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
"The Vermont Network works with a wide range of partners to make Vermont a place where victims and survivors are safe and supported and where domestic and sexual violence can no longer thrive."
Web Forum on Teen Victims of Dating Violence
A web forum where victim service providers and allied professionals can connect to peers, share ideas about best practices, and help change lives.
"WomenSafe works toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against women and their children through direct service, education and social change."
Economic impact
"NCYL provides a range of services to help foster parents, attorneys, health care providers, teachers, child welfare workers, and other advocates working on behalf of children and youth. Trainings on child welfare, economic security, health/mental health, and juvenile justice are provided."
Global
Amnesty International Online is a major resource on human rights abuses worldwide.
Serves as a national network for the exchange of information about child labor. Website includes links to consumer campaign, legislations, and best practice solutions, chld labor in the U.S., child labor around the world.
UN Commission uses the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a yardstick to review observance of human rights worldwide, discuss reported violations, consider new ways to promote and protect human rights, and encourage countries to respect their populations' basic rights and freedoms. Website includes information on the UN Commission, U.S. Delegation, Statements and Press Releases, Human Rights Reports, Key Background Documents, and Useful Links.
"Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support their efforts to stop these human rights abuses. "
International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims
The International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims promotes the provision of treatment and rehabilitation of torture victims globally and contributes to the prevention of torture. This has been done by focusing on support to the establishment of rehabilitation centres and programmes as well as through documentation, information, and training of health professionals.
International Save the Children Alliance
The International Save the Children Alliance currently comprises 30 organizations around the world. Working in over 100 countries, Save the Children is the world's largest independent movement for children.
International Society for Child Abuse and Neglect
ISPCAN's mission is to prevent cruelty to children in every nation, in every form: physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, street children, child fatalities, child prostitution, children of war, emotional abuse and child labor. ISPCAN is committed to increasing public awareness of all forms of violence against children, developing activities to prevent such violence, and promoting the rights of children in all regions of the world
"Jagori is a women’s training, documentation, communication and resource center that was established in 1984 in India. It works extensively on the impact of current economic and social processes on women’s lives and issues like communal violence, economic policies, reproductive and child health and violence against women."
KidsRights, an organization based in the Netherlands, stands up for vulnerable children all over the world - children who fall victim to neglect, abuse, violence, exploitation, or discrimination, or run the risk of doing so. This organization runs projects all over the world and funds existing local projects with long-term support. They also cover all of a child's needs including healthcare, nutrition, education, accomodation, and attention.
National Center Against Violence
"The National Center Against Violence is the first Government Organization in Mongolia to implement project against violence directed at women and children. They provide services to victims of domestic and other forms of violence, conduct research to determine the reasons for, and extent of, domestic violence."
This Office formulates, develops and coordinates policies and programs and provides direction to foreign service posts on international parental child abduction and international adoption. Website includes information on Child Support Enforcement Abroad; International Parental Child Abduction; Privacy Act Waiver Form; and Resources for Judges on International Parental Child Abduction.
Open Meadows Foundation is a grant-making organization for projects that are led by and benefit women and girls, particularly those from vulnerable communities. Open Meadows Foundation funds projects that do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and expression, age or ability. It offers grants up to $2000 to projects.
"Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan (PreVAiL), is an international research collaboration of over 50 researchers and partners from Canada, the US, the UK, Asia, Europe and Australia, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute for Gender and Health (2009-2014). Our goal is to bring together researchers and decision-maker partners to produce and share knowledge that will help children, women and men exposed to child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV)."
Works to prevent violence against women and children. Website includes information about a resource guide and other resources, how Raising Voices help build a movement in various regions, and how you can raise your voice and become active in the movement to end violence.
Service Region: Eastern and Southern Africa
"Rozan is an Islamabad based NGO working on issues related to emotional and psychological health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive health of adolescents. Most Rozan team members are qualified psychologists who work to enhance the emotional health of people from all sections of the society by conducting awareness raising activities, trainings and counseling."
Rutgers Center on Violence Against Women and Children
The center aims to end violence against women and children and focuses on multidisciplinary research, education, and training that impacts communities and policy in New Jersey, the U.S., and throughout the world.
Works to protect the children of the world from neglect, cruelty and exploitation. The organization's role has ranged from giving emergency aid to starving young victims, to supporting children, families and communities in developing countries and at home in Canada. Website includes press releases, publications, and resource links.
The mission of Stop the Silence is to expose and stop Child Sexual Abuse(CSA) and help survivors heal worldwide. Provides resources for survivors, engages in media advocacy, research, and offers technical assistance to providers.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
UNIFEM Gender and HIV/AIDS Web Portal
"A Web portal to provide up-to-date information on the gender dimensions of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The site aims to promote understanding, knowledge sharing, and action on HIV/AIDS as a gender and human rights issue."
The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) is a network of WHO Member States, international agencies and civil society organizations working to prevent violence. VPA participants share an evidence-based public health approach that targets the risk factors leading to violence and promotes multi-sectoral cooperation.
The World Childhood Foundation identifies, reviews and supports existing projects and efforts that are in line with its mission. The Foundation also works actively to raise public consciousness about children's rights and how vulnerable and exploited children are suffering in various parts of the world.
Health/medical profession
"The Academy on Violence and Abuse is an academic, health-professional membership-based organization dedicated to making violence and abuse a core component of medical and related professional education."
Advocacy for Women and Kids in Emergencies (AWAKE)
"The AWAKE (Advocacy for Women and Kids in Emergency) Program at Children's Hospital Boston offers domestic violence services to patients, parents of patients and employees at Children's and the Martha Eliot Health Center."
American Medical Association Violence Prevention Information
Link to section of AMA website that includes information on Preparing your Practice to Address Family Violence, AMA violence-related reports and policies, Youth Violence Prevention Training and Outreach Guide, and other violence and abuse resources.
Child Witness to Violence Project
A counseling, advocacy, and outreach project that focuses on the growing number of young children who are hidden victims of violence: children who are bystanders to community and domestic violence. Website includes information on the program's mission, services, related projects, CWTV staff, children & violence, how to find help, tips for caregivers, a calendar, and program resources.
Service region: Boston, MA
"The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for 35 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. We champion policies and programs that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality education, and a moral and spiritual foundation."
This Web site has resources to improve culturally competent health care. Developed by Stratis Health and funded by UCare, it is the first Minnesota-focused online resource devoted to the subject. Among the site's tools is a free assessment for health care organizations to determine how well they meet the federal Office of Minority Health's national Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services standards. It also has information on enhancing culturally sensitive services and understanding specific patient populations.
"The Center offers hope and healing as it treats child abuse and domestic violence victims, providing long-term therapeutic support for them and their non-offending family members. The Center brings together a dedicated child abuse medical team, therapists, law enforcement, child welfare workers, prosecutors and domestic violence advocates to provide comprehensive treatment for these families and to hold perpetrators accountable."
Human Rights Watch has information about their regional offices, campaigns, and research papers on human rights abuses worldwide.
Institute for Safe Families programs focus on training and education, prevention, and policy activities that will better serve the needs of Philadelphia families and communities that are at risk for or are experiencing interpersonal violence.
International Child Resource Institute
ICRI has been providing services for families and children locally and around the world. ICRI makes a difference by providing technical assistance and consultation to a wide variety of national and international organizations interested in such children's issues as child care, child abuse prevention, child survival, maternal and child health, placement alternatives for abandoned and traumatized children and the promotion of children's rights. ICRI has offices or collaborates with organizations around the world to provide services to children and families.
International Save the Children Alliance
The International Save the Children Alliance currently comprises 30 organizations around the world. Working in over 100 countries, Save the Children is the world's largest independent movement for children.
"Jagori is a women’s training, documentation, communication and resource center that was established in 1984 in India. It works extensively on the impact of current economic and social processes on women’s lives and issues like communal violence, economic policies, reproductive and child health and violence against women."
Learning Center for Child and Adolescent Trauma
An online resource for professionals and families seeking to learn more about child traumatic stress. CEU's are also provided for free to professionals taking any of their online courses.
For help click on "FAQ's" in the top left hand side of the screen.
Maternal and Child Health Library
"Provides accurate, timely, and reliable information and resources pertaining to maternal and child health. The site also has a section on domestic violence publications, databases of data, literature and research."
PANDA (Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness) is a program designed to train dental professionals and other healthcare providers to recognize and respond to signs of abuse and neglect in their patients.
"NCYL provides a range of services to help foster parents, attorneys, health care providers, teachers, child welfare workers, and other advocates working on behalf of children and youth. Trainings on child welfare, economic security, health/mental health, and juvenile justice are provided."
The mission of The Safe Schools Coalition is to help schools - at home and all over the world - become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. The website offers resources for youth, school curriculum development personnel, families, allies, social workers and other people.
A non-profit health initiative affiliated with the Columbia University Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. TeenScreen Schools and Communities helps health professionals, school administrators, educators and concerned community members bring mental health checkups to local schools and community-based programs that serve youth.
The Leadership Council On Child Abuse and Interpersonal Violence
"The Leadership Council is a nonprofit independent scientific organization providing professionals and lay persons with the latest scientific information on issues that may affect the public's health and safety. Their mission is to promote the ethical application of psychological science to human welfare, especially abused and neglected children."
UNIFEM Gender and HIV/AIDS Web Portal
"A Web portal to provide up-to-date information on the gender dimensions of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The site aims to promote understanding, knowledge sharing, and action on HIV/AIDS as a gender and human rights issue."
Homeless
Minnesota Child Response Center
"The Minnesota Child Response Center (MNCRC) aims to integrate evidenced-based treatment models into the community systems of care for traumatized homeless and formerly homeles children in Minneapolis/St. Paul, and to create a continuum of care for highly diverse groups of underserved children and families."
Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC) is a non-profit social and educational services organization committed to the holistic growth and development of American Indian women and their families. They offer various services such as sexual assault advocacy, emergency shelter and supportive housing.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Homeless Youth Resources
The mission of NCTSN is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States. This site provides a wide variety of resources and information. One area to check out is their Measures Review Database which reviews tools that measure children's experiences of trauma, their reactions to it, and other mental health and trauma-related issues.
Immigrant/Immigration
This Web site has resources to improve culturally competent health care. Developed by Stratis Health and funded by UCare, it is the first Minnesota-focused online resource devoted to the subject. Among the site's tools is a free assessment for health care organizations to determine how well they meet the federal Office of Minority Health's national Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services standards. It also has information on enhancing culturally sensitive services and understanding specific patient populations.
National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities
The National Latin@ Network is led by Casa de Esperanza, a national Latina organization whose mission is to mobilize Latinas and Latin@ communities to end domestic violence and to promote the health and well-being of Latin@ communities.
Internet safety/Technology
Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
The Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children (or ICAC) Task Force works with law enforcement agencies throughout Minnesota to investigate and prosecute those who exploit children on the Internet. The ICAC Task Force also works to educate parents and children about potential online risks.
Working to Halt Online Abuse (WHOA)
Fights online harassment through education of the general public, education of law enforcement personnel, and empowerment of victims. We've also formulated voluntary policies which we encourage online communities to adopt in order to create safe and welcoming environments for all internet users.
Intervention
"A Window Between Worlds is a non-profit organization dedicated to using art to help end domestic violence. Through creative expression, battered women and children recover a sense of renewal and power. Their images of hope, survival and strength educate the public and become 'a window between worlds' for survivors taking steps to change their lives."
"The Academy on Violence and Abuse is an academic, health-professional membership-based organization dedicated to making violence and abuse a core component of medical and related professional education."
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
APSAC provides professional education which promotes effective, culturally sensitive, and interdisciplinary approaches to the identification, intervention, treatment, and prevention of child abuse and neglect. There is also emphasis on promoting research and guidelines to inform professional practice and educate the public about child abuse and neglect, while ensuring that America's public policy concerning child maltreatment is well informed and constructive.
"Artemis Center provides early intervention, supportive services, and education for victims of domestic violence and their children."
Center for Child Protection and Family Support, Inc.
The Center offers community-level services directly to children and their families, and trains professionals on child welfare issues. Most of our services are provided at not cost, and address the diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds of families.
Child Abuse Prevention Network
Provides tools for professionals to support the identification, investigation, treatment, adjudication, and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Child Advocates is an organization in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties (Bay Area, California) with over 500 volunteers working with abused and neglected children.
Child Development-Community Policing (CD-CP)
The goal of the Child Development - Community Policing Program (CD-CP) is to heal the wounds that chronic exposure to violence inflicts on children and families. The CD-CP Program is a national model of a collaborative alliance among law enforcement, juvenile justice, domestic violence, medical and mental health professionals, child welfare, schools and other community agencies.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
The Clearinghouse is a national resource for professionals seeking information on the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect and related child welfare issues. Databases, Publications, Links, and Funding sources are provided on their website.
Child Welfare League of America
CWLA is the nation's oldest and largest organization devoted entirely to the well-being of America's vulnerable children and their families. Website includes links to information about advocacy, programs, how to donate, publications, giftables, conferences and trainings, consultation, member agencies, and corporate friends.
Organization in the field of child abuse prevention and treatment. Childhelp programs include: body safety education for children, abuse intervention training for adults who work with children, early enrichment programs for at-risk children and families, residential treatment for victims of severe child abuse, and 24-hour abuse crisis counseling and referral services.
Domestic Abuse Project is a multi-service agency for battered women, men who batter and their children serving the Minneapolis area. Dynamics of Domestic Violence Presentation is one of many training resources available from DAP. Other resources include manuals on groupwork with various populations and a manual on program evaluation.
Dove, Inc., Domestic Violence Program
Dove is a coalition of religious organizations, volunteers, and advocates that seeks to coordinate efforts to address unmet human needs and social injustices. Dove works for justice, equality and understanding among all people.
End Child Prostitution, Pornography and Trafficking International
ECPAT International is an international coalition of agencies and individuals dedicating its work to the issues of child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes. Their web site includes links to ECPAT network members around the world.
Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law
The Harriett Buhai Center provides family law and domestic violence assistance to low-income families in Los Angeles through the efforts of volunteer lawyers, paralegals and students.
Hull: Helping kids and families achieve success in their lives
Hull Child and Family Services of Calgary, Alberta, is non-profit agency with expertise in issues that challenge children, families and communities. Areas of intervention include the effects of child maltreatment, abuse and neglect, issues involving mental illness, behavioural disorders, sexual victimization, addiction, developmental delay, poverty and depression. Hull's service continuum ranges from prevention and early intervention through to residential programs, and includes mental health and addiction services, in-home support, mentors, educational programs, family therapy, foster and kinship care, residential treatment and supported independent living.
MenEngage is a global alliance committed to research, interventions, and policy initiatives that engage men and boys to reduce gender inequalities and promote the health and well-being of women, men, and children.
Metro Action Committee on Public Violence Against Women and Children
Promotes the rights of women and children to live free from violence and threats of violence. They have education programs on personal safety, post information about preventing school violence, and have a database of over 4000 resources, including their own publications.
PANDA (Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness) is a program designed to train dental professionals and other healthcare providers to recognize and respond to signs of abuse and neglect in their patients.
National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence
NCCAFV's commitment is to assist victims of child abuse, spouse/partner abuse and elder abuse and to prevent family violence through public awareness, education and program development.
National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities
The National Latin@ Network is led by Casa de Esperanza, a national Latina organization whose mission is to mobilize Latinas and Latin@ communities to end domestic violence and to promote the health and well-being of Latin@ communities.
National Resource Center for Child Protective Services
Provides a wide variety of resources and services to professionals and the general public.
Rainbow House is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization, whose mission is to end domestic violence. For more than a quarter of a century, Rainbow House has offered domestic violence prevention programs, support and outreach services and resources to survivors across the City of Chicago.
Safe from the Start, Reducing Children's Exposure To Violence
"The California Safe from the Start (SFTS) Initiative is a comprehensive strategy to assist communities in reducing the impact of violence on children. The initiative targets children ages 0 to 18 with an emphasis on children ages 0 to 5, who have been exposed to family, school and/or community violence."
Works to protect the children of the world from neglect, cruelty and exploitation. The organization's role has ranged from giving emergency aid to starving young victims, to supporting children, families and communities in developing countries and at home in Canada. Website includes press releases, publications, and resource links.
St. Barnabas Hospital Child Advocacy Center
The St. Barnabas Hospital Child Advocacy Center, a division of the St. Barnabas Hospital Department of Pediatrics, is a state of the art diagnostic facility for children who have been abused and neglected. Their mission is to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of children by providing coordinated, culturally sensitive, multidisciplinary evaluations in a safe and child friendly setting.
Support for Orthodox Jewish Victims of Rape and Incest (SOVRI)
SOVRI is an anonymous and confidential helpline staffed by trained volunteers who provide help, information, support, and referrals to survivors of abuse. Our volunteers have received over forty hours of training in the dynamics of sexual abuse, listening and counseling skills, emergency department protocol, legal protocol, post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic abuse, childhood sexual abuse and incest, and recommending appropriate resources. The helpline is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-5:30 and Friday 9:30-1:30. The phone number is 212.844.1495
Texas Department of Human Services Family Violence Program
Texas Department of Human Services Family Violence Program maintains a homepage with extensive information about its programs and clients. Includes a Texas Shelter List.
The Front Porch Project is a national, research-supported, community-based initiative built upon the belief that all people who are concerned about the safety and well-being of children in their communities need to be encouraged and taught to make a difference. Using a capacity-building approach involving training, technical assistance, and evaluation, American Humane Association helps local organizations implement and sustain the Front Porch Project in their communities.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The Kempe Foundation for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect
Headquartered on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado, The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect has been recognized as a world leader in child abuse treatment and prevention programs for over forty years. Directed by some of the nation’s leading experts, The Kempe Center hosts innovative programs that treat abused children (from birth to age 18), train professionals and research treatment methods to help and heal the most children.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Homeless Youth Resources
The mission of NCTSN is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States. This site provides a wide variety of resources and information. One area to check out is their Measures Review Database which reviews tools that measure children's experiences of trauma, their reactions to it, and other mental health and trauma-related issues.
"WomenSafe works toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against women and their children through direct service, education and social change."
Working with Children Towards a Healthy & Non-Violent Future
"This Special Collection provides a unique perspective on working with children (younger than 13 years of age), focusing on theories and strategies for raising respectful, non-violent people. Resources included here discuss child development and how to utilize this knowledge when implementing primary prevention strategies that foster healthy attitudes and behaviors"
Legal/Policy
American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law
The ABA Center on Children and the Law offers law-related resources relating to child abuse and neglect and other components of child welfare.
"Artemis Center provides early intervention, supportive services, and education for victims of domestic violence and their children."
Battered Women's Justice Project
BWJP provides technical assistance for practitioners on policy issues related to the civil and criminal justice response to domestic violence, including use of the self-defense plea by battered women charged with crimes. Also provides information on the response of Native communities to domestic violence.
Board on Children, Youth, and Families
Website. Addresses a variety of policy-relevant issues related to the health and development of children, youth, and families. Links to information about the Committee on Adolescent Health and Development, projects, publications, meetings, staff and contact information, frequently asked questions, an e-newsletter, and more.
Bureau of Justice Statistics Clearinghouse
"BJS collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. "
Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System London Family Court Clinic
The Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System of the London Family Court Clinic is a non-profit agency in London, Ontario, Canada, which advocates for the special needs of children and families involved in the justice system.
Peter G. Jaffe, PhD, Executive Director
254 Pall Mall Street, Suite 200
London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5P6
Tel: 519-679-7250
Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation - South Africa
This Centre is a South African, non-governmental, multi-disciplinary unit concerned with policy formation, implementation, service delivery, education and training, and the provision of consultancy services. The Centre focuses on a wide range of violence-related issues.
Serves as a national network for the exchange of information about child labor. Website includes links to consumer campaign, legislations, and best practice solutions, chld labor in the U.S., child labor around the world.
Internet resource for information on child abuse and related issues. This e-zine was created to support, inform and encourage those dealing with any aspect of child abuse, in a positive non-threatening environment. Website posts information about child abuse, legislation, and events and trainings. Offers links and an electronic newsletter.
Children Against Court Appointed Child Abuse CA3
CA3 is an organization founded by adult Children who suffered Court Appointed Child Abuse and are trying to find their voices through ending CA-CA.
UN Commission uses the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a yardstick to review observance of human rights worldwide, discuss reported violations, consider new ways to promote and protect human rights, and encourage countries to respect their populations' basic rights and freedoms. Website includes information on the UN Commission, U.S. Delegation, Statements and Press Releases, Human Rights Reports, Key Background Documents, and Useful Links.
Dade County Domestic Violence Division
Miami-Dade County has forged a cooperative effort between the court, government agencies, and those in the community who are committed to effectively addressing family violence through the justice system.
"The Center offers hope and healing as it treats child abuse and domestic violence victims, providing long-term therapeutic support for them and their non-offending family members. The Center brings together a dedicated child abuse medical team, therapists, law enforcement, child welfare workers, prosecutors and domestic violence advocates to provide comprehensive treatment for these families and to hold perpetrators accountable."
Guide to Online Criminal Justice Degrees
CriminalJusticeDegree.com is a non-profit site created to promote better understanding of the field of criminal justice as well as provide an unbiased source where students can see the many accredited schools which offer criminal justice degrees.
Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law
The Harriett Buhai Center provides family law and domestic violence assistance to low-income families in Los Angeles through the efforts of volunteer lawyers, paralegals and students.
Offers information related to various types of crime prevention such as child abuse and domestic violence.
"Legal Momentum is the nation's oldest legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the rights of women and girls. Our current program areas are: Employment and Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic Violence (EHRVDV), Equality Works Program, Immigrant Women Program, National Judicial Education Program, and Sexuality and Family Rights Program."
"This database provides state-by-state information about child and elder abuse mandatory reporting laws. It includes who is required to report, standards, definitions, and other reporting procedures."
MenEngage is a global alliance committed to research, interventions, and policy initiatives that engage men and boys to reduce gender inequalities and promote the health and well-being of women, men, and children.
"As a statewide collaboration of 160+ member organizations, the Consortium serves as a resource center to enhance equality and justice for women and children. The consortium helps women working for progressive social change stay in touch."
National American Indian Court Judges Association
The NAICJA is a non-profit organization primarily devoted to the support of Native American and Alaskan Native tribal justice sytems through education, information sharing, and advocacy.
National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse
Serves as a resource for training, expert legal assistance, court reform and state-of-the-art information on criminal child abuse investigations and prosecutions. See the website for event, publication, and state statute information.
"NCYL provides a range of services to help foster parents, attorneys, health care providers, teachers, child welfare workers, and other advocates working on behalf of children and youth. Trainings on child welfare, economic security, health/mental health, and juvenile justice are provided."
National Crime Victims Law Institute
Organization is an educational organization dedicated to promoting a fair and balanced criminal justice system through legal education, legal scholarship, legal information resources and legal advocacy.
Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center
The Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center strives to deliver high quality legal services for at-risk and maltreated children, promote their healing and healthy development, and ensure that each foster child finds a permanent, loving home - whether this is with their biological family or a new family - as soon as possible.
State Child Welfare Policy Database
Developed by Child Trends and sponsored by Casey Family Programs, this website provides state-by-state policy information on a range of child welfare topics. Visitors can access up-to-date information on individual state policies and can compare their own state's policies to those of other states.
The Future of Children Online Journal
The Future of Children is an online publication of the Children, Families, and Communities Program of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The primary purpose of The Future of Children is to promote effective policies and programs for children by providing policymakers, service providers, and the media with timely, objective information based on the best available research. Vol. 9 - No. 3 - Winter 1999 is about Domestic Violence and Children and includes articles such as: Domestic Violence and Children: Analysis and Recommendations; Prevalence and Effects of Child Exposure to Domestic Violence; and The Impact of Violence on Children. Jeffrey Edleson, Ph.D. from the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse was the issue's Editoral Advisor.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The National Child Protection Training Center
Located on the campus of Winona State University, this center focuses on training child protection professionals to be better prepared to recognize and report the abuse of a child through education, training, awareness, prevention, advocacy and the pursuit of justice.
Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
"The Vermont Network works with a wide range of partners to make Vermont a place where victims and survivors are safe and supported and where domestic and sexual violence can no longer thrive."
The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) is a network of WHO Member States, international agencies and civil society organizations working to prevent violence. VPA participants share an evidence-based public health approach that targets the risk factors leading to violence and promotes multi-sectoral cooperation.
Provides advocacy for victims of rape, domestic violence, and child abuse, particularly in the Latina and other under served communities of Sonoma County. Provides advocacy training and community education. Coordinates the Task Force on Women in Policing with the goal of increasing the number of women and minorities in our
law enforcement agencies. Website inludes a bilingual web forum where victims, activists, advocates, and professionals can communicate with each other on any and all aspects of violence against women and children.
Service region: advocacy in Sonoma County, California.
Manuals/Guides/Reports
Clearinghouse On Supervised Visitation
Offers: Information Updates; Training Manuals; Law Enforcement Manuals; Newsletters; and information about Florida Visitation Centers, and National/International Visitation Centers, and How To Start a Supervised Visitation Center.
Mental health
Child Development-Community Policing (CD-CP)
The goal of the Child Development - Community Policing Program (CD-CP) is to heal the wounds that chronic exposure to violence inflicts on children and families. The CD-CP Program is a national model of a collaborative alliance among law enforcement, juvenile justice, domestic violence, medical and mental health professionals, child welfare, schools and other community agencies.
"The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for 35 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. We champion policies and programs that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality education, and a moral and spiritual foundation."
Community Solutions for Children, Families, and Individuals, Inc. -- La Isla Pacifica
A human service agency providing services in mental health, youth support, domestic violence and sexual assault, court and community referrals, and transitional housing for singe youth parents.
"The Center offers hope and healing as it treats child abuse and domestic violence victims, providing long-term therapeutic support for them and their non-offending family members. The Center brings together a dedicated child abuse medical team, therapists, law enforcement, child welfare workers, prosecutors and domestic violence advocates to provide comprehensive treatment for these families and to hold perpetrators accountable."
Information, resources, and support for families with troubled teens, including State Directory of Family Help. Information on Abuse; Anger in Our Teens and in Ourselves; Adolescent Sex Offenders; Teen Violence. Speakers available.
Contact Info: Toll-free helpline 1-877-362-8727
Hull: Helping kids and families achieve success in their lives
Hull Child and Family Services of Calgary, Alberta, is non-profit agency with expertise in issues that challenge children, families and communities. Areas of intervention include the effects of child maltreatment, abuse and neglect, issues involving mental illness, behavioural disorders, sexual victimization, addiction, developmental delay, poverty and depression. Hull's service continuum ranges from prevention and early intervention through to residential programs, and includes mental health and addiction services, in-home support, mentors, educational programs, family therapy, foster and kinship care, residential treatment and supported independent living.
Learning Center for Child and Adolescent Trauma
An online resource for professionals and families seeking to learn more about child traumatic stress. CEU's are also provided for free to professionals taking any of their online courses.
For help click on "FAQ's" in the top left hand side of the screen.
Lighthouse Institute/Chestnut Health Systems
We offer a comprehensive scope of behavioral health and human services in Illinois.
Minnesota Child Response Center
"The Minnesota Child Response Center (MNCRC) aims to integrate evidenced-based treatment models into the community systems of care for traumatized homeless and formerly homeles children in Minneapolis/St. Paul, and to create a continuum of care for highly diverse groups of underserved children and families."
"NCYL provides a range of services to help foster parents, attorneys, health care providers, teachers, child welfare workers, and other advocates working on behalf of children and youth. Trainings on child welfare, economic security, health/mental health, and juvenile justice are provided."
"Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan (PreVAiL), is an international research collaboration of over 50 researchers and partners from Canada, the US, the UK, Asia, Europe and Australia, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute for Gender and Health (2009-2014). Our goal is to bring together researchers and decision-maker partners to produce and share knowledge that will help children, women and men exposed to child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV)."
"Rozan is an Islamabad based NGO working on issues related to emotional and psychological health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive health of adolescents. Most Rozan team members are qualified psychologists who work to enhance the emotional health of people from all sections of the society by conducting awareness raising activities, trainings and counseling."
Support for Orthodox Jewish Victims of Rape and Incest (SOVRI)
SOVRI is an anonymous and confidential helpline staffed by trained volunteers who provide help, information, support, and referrals to survivors of abuse. Our volunteers have received over forty hours of training in the dynamics of sexual abuse, listening and counseling skills, emergency department protocol, legal protocol, post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic abuse, childhood sexual abuse and incest, and recommending appropriate resources. The helpline is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-5:30 and Friday 9:30-1:30. The phone number is 212.844.1495
A non-profit health initiative affiliated with the Columbia University Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. TeenScreen Schools and Communities helps health professionals, school administrators, educators and concerned community members bring mental health checkups to local schools and community-based programs that serve youth.
The Leadership Council On Child Abuse and Interpersonal Violence
"The Leadership Council is a nonprofit independent scientific organization providing professionals and lay persons with the latest scientific information on issues that may affect the public's health and safety. Their mission is to promote the ethical application of psychological science to human welfare, especially abused and neglected children."
Other
"A Window Between Worlds is a non-profit organization dedicated to using art to help end domestic violence. Through creative expression, battered women and children recover a sense of renewal and power. Their images of hope, survival and strength educate the public and become 'a window between worlds' for survivors taking steps to change their lives."
The International Children’s Peace Prize is an initiative of the KidsRights Foundation with the support of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates. Each year The International Children’s Peace Prize is awarded to a child that has devoted a lot of his or her energy to improving the rights of children.
Parenting
Located in Tacoma, Washington, the organization operates a national 24-hour crisis line for victims of domestic violence, provides basic emergency services, an on-site technology center, survival self-defense classes, spiritual support, pet therapy, an animal kennel for victims’ pets, Cars for Families Program, educational scholarships, relocation help and transitional housing.
Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC) is a non-profit social and educational services organization committed to the holistic growth and development of American Indian women and their families. They offer various services such as sexual assault advocacy, emergency shelter and supportive housing.
Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
The Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children (or ICAC) Task Force works with law enforcement agencies throughout Minnesota to investigate and prosecute those who exploit children on the Internet. The ICAC Task Force also works to educate parents and children about potential online risks.
State Child Welfare Policy Database
Developed by Child Trends and sponsored by Casey Family Programs, this website provides state-by-state policy information on a range of child welfare topics. Visitors can access up-to-date information on individual state policies and can compare their own state's policies to those of other states.
One of the most substantial resources on men, masculinities, and gender on the internet. Includes manuals, resource guides, and articles on a wide range of topics including violence, working with men and boys, health, and sexualities.
Pornography
Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section
Subsite of the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice website. CEOS contains information about child pornography, child predators, and traffickers of women and children including information on how to report child pornography on the Internet; investigating and prosecuting exploitation of children; safety tips for parents and children; international aspects of child exploitation; and more.
End Child Prostitution, Pornography and Trafficking International
ECPAT International is an international coalition of agencies and individuals dedicating its work to the issues of child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes. Their web site includes links to ECPAT network members around the world.
Anti-Porn website dedicated toward informing all persons about the detrimental effects of pornography and the associated industry. Letters, articles, informational materials, news in-the-know and other information is presented.
One of the most substantial resources on men, masculinities, and gender on the internet. Includes manuals, resource guides, and articles on a wide range of topics including violence, working with men and boys, health, and sexualities.
Prevalence/Research
"The Academy on Violence and Abuse is an academic, health-professional membership-based organization dedicated to making violence and abuse a core component of medical and related professional education."
Bureau of Justice Statistics Clearinghouse
"BJS collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. "
Addresses the maltreatment of children through direct clinical services, professional training, and research. Their website offers a publications, abstracts of ongoing research, and information for caregivers, and more. Includes online courses.
Crimes Against Children Research Center
The Crimes Against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire provides high quality research and statistics to the public, policy makers, law enforcement personnel, and other child welfare practitioners. CCRC is concerned with research about the nature of crimes including child abduction, homicide, rape, assault, and physical and sexual abuse as well as their impact.
"Jagori is a women’s training, documentation, communication and resource center that was established in 1984 in India. It works extensively on the impact of current economic and social processes on women’s lives and issues like communal violence, economic policies, reproductive and child health and violence against women."
Maternal and Child Health Library
"Provides accurate, timely, and reliable information and resources pertaining to maternal and child health. The site also has a section on domestic violence publications, databases of data, literature and research."
MenEngage is a global alliance committed to research, interventions, and policy initiatives that engage men and boys to reduce gender inequalities and promote the health and well-being of women, men, and children.
Minnesota Child Response Center
"The Minnesota Child Response Center (MNCRC) aims to integrate evidenced-based treatment models into the community systems of care for traumatized homeless and formerly homeles children in Minneapolis/St. Paul, and to create a continuum of care for highly diverse groups of underserved children and families."
National Center Against Violence
"The National Center Against Violence is the first Government Organization in Mongolia to implement project against violence directed at women and children. They provide services to victims of domestic and other forms of violence, conduct research to determine the reasons for, and extent of, domestic violence."
National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect
NDACAN facilitates the secondary analysis of research data relevant to the study of child abuse and neglect. Their website includes datasets, publications, informationon their trainings, a discussion group (Child-Maltreatment-Research-L), and other resources.
"Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan (PreVAiL), is an international research collaboration of over 50 researchers and partners from Canada, the US, the UK, Asia, Europe and Australia, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute for Gender and Health (2009-2014). Our goal is to bring together researchers and decision-maker partners to produce and share knowledge that will help children, women and men exposed to child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV)."
Rutgers Center on Violence Against Women and Children
The center aims to end violence against women and children and focuses on multidisciplinary research, education, and training that impacts communities and policy in New Jersey, the U.S., and throughout the world.
State Child Welfare Policy Database
Developed by Child Trends and sponsored by Casey Family Programs, this website provides state-by-state policy information on a range of child welfare topics. Visitors can access up-to-date information on individual state policies and can compare their own state's policies to those of other states.
The mission of Stop the Silence is to expose and stop Child Sexual Abuse(CSA) and help survivors heal worldwide. Provides resources for survivors, engages in media advocacy, research, and offers technical assistance to providers.
The Future of Children Online Journal
The Future of Children is an online publication of the Children, Families, and Communities Program of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The primary purpose of The Future of Children is to promote effective policies and programs for children by providing policymakers, service providers, and the media with timely, objective information based on the best available research. Vol. 9 - No. 3 - Winter 1999 is about Domestic Violence and Children and includes articles such as: Domestic Violence and Children: Analysis and Recommendations; Prevalence and Effects of Child Exposure to Domestic Violence; and The Impact of Violence on Children. Jeffrey Edleson, Ph.D. from the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse was the issue's Editoral Advisor.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The Leadership Council On Child Abuse and Interpersonal Violence
"The Leadership Council is a nonprofit independent scientific organization providing professionals and lay persons with the latest scientific information on issues that may affect the public's health and safety. Their mission is to promote the ethical application of psychological science to human welfare, especially abused and neglected children."
The National Child Protection Training Center
Located on the campus of Winona State University, this center focuses on training child protection professionals to be better prepared to recognize and report the abuse of a child through education, training, awareness, prevention, advocacy and the pursuit of justice.
The National Council on Crime and Deliquency
The National Council on Crime and Delinquency promotes effective, humane, fair and economically sound solutions to family, community and justice problems. NCCD conducts research, promotes reform initiatives, and seeks to work with individuals, public and private organizations and the media to prevent and reduce crime and delinquency.
Prevention
Resources and information for men who seek to prevent sexual and domestic violence. They encourage the use of their site for the formation of new groups and projects, as well as networking amongst existing groups and projects.
"The Academy on Violence and Abuse is an academic, health-professional membership-based organization dedicated to making violence and abuse a core component of medical and related professional education."
Adults and Children Together Against Violence (ACT)
Posts factsheets and resource information about violence prevention. Topics include Discipline; Tips for Responding to Challenging Behavior; Supporting Positive Behaviors; Understanding Behavior; Media Violence; Positive Learning Activities; Anger Management; Violence Prevention for Teachers of Young Children; Selecting High Quality Childcare; and Violence Prevention for Families of Young Children.
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
APSAC provides professional education which promotes effective, culturally sensitive, and interdisciplinary approaches to the identification, intervention, treatment, and prevention of child abuse and neglect. There is also emphasis on promoting research and guidelines to inform professional practice and educate the public about child abuse and neglect, while ensuring that America's public policy concerning child maltreatment is well informed and constructive.
Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia
Addresses the cycle of violence providing intervention, prevention and support services. AVP is committed to advocacy and support for individual homicide co-victims, violence prevention training for children and adults, and effecting change in public and private institutions and society at large. Website includes links to resources on violence prevention, family violence, gun control, government resources, trauma, victim resources, conflict resolution and mediation and other sites of interest.
This company provides dvd's, bookmarks, pamphlets, and other resources teaching youth about preventing violence and conflict resolution.
Center for Child Protection and Family Support, Inc.
The Center offers community-level services directly to children and their families, and trains professionals on child welfare issues. Most of our services are provided at not cost, and address the diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds of families.
Child Abuse Council of Santa Clara County
Posts information about the Child Abuse Council and its activities, what is child abuse, child abuse prevention, mandated reporting, child abuse statistics, and treatment and specific programs within Santa Clara County.
Child Abuse Prevention Network
Provides tools for professionals to support the identification, investigation, treatment, adjudication, and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Child AbuseWatch is a world wide organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. This website provides a centralized source of easy-to-access and understand child abuse prevention information. Other services include Crisis and Emergency Resource Referrals, Child Advocacy Activism, Law Enforcement/First Responder Resources, and offender tracking.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
The Clearinghouse is a national resource for professionals seeking information on the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect and related child welfare issues. Databases, Publications, Links, and Funding sources are provided on their website.
Organization in the field of child abuse prevention and treatment. Childhelp programs include: body safety education for children, abuse intervention training for adults who work with children, early enrichment programs for at-risk children and families, residential treatment for victims of severe child abuse, and 24-hour abuse crisis counseling and referral services.
Children Against Court Appointed Child Abuse CA3
CA3 is an organization founded by adult Children who suffered Court Appointed Child Abuse and are trying to find their voices through ending CA-CA.
Distributes materials on youth and violence prevention, including guides to data and educational resources and materials for parents.
Committee for Children: Leaders in Youth Violence Prevention and Social-Emotional Learning
Provides classroom curricula for the prevention of child abuse and youth violence. They also offer training and parent education, and conduct original research.
Community Solutions for Children, Families, and Individuals, Inc. -- La Isla Pacifica
A human service agency providing services in mental health, youth support, domestic violence and sexual assault, court and community referrals, and transitional housing for singe youth parents.
Dade County Domestic Violence Division
Miami-Dade County has forged a cooperative effort between the court, government agencies, and those in the community who are committed to effectively addressing family violence through the justice system.
This website contains information about the intersection of religious issues and child abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and clergy misconduct.
Family Violence Outreach Program -- Coordinating Council for Children in Crisis, Inc
CCCC works to prevent abuse, neglect and victimization across the life span and to serve those affected by providing home visiting and outreach, parenting education, family strengthening activities, counseling and advocacy to children and adults.
Information, resources, and support for families with troubled teens, including State Directory of Family Help. Information on Abuse; Anger in Our Teens and in Ourselves; Adolescent Sex Offenders; Teen Violence. Speakers available.
Contact Info: Toll-free helpline 1-877-362-8727
Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law
The Harriett Buhai Center provides family law and domestic violence assistance to low-income families in Los Angeles through the efforts of volunteer lawyers, paralegals and students.
Institute for Safe Families programs focus on training and education, prevention, and policy activities that will better serve the needs of Philadelphia families and communities that are at risk for or are experiencing interpersonal violence.
International Child Resource Institute
ICRI has been providing services for families and children locally and around the world. ICRI makes a difference by providing technical assistance and consultation to a wide variety of national and international organizations interested in such children's issues as child care, child abuse prevention, child survival, maternal and child health, placement alternatives for abandoned and traumatized children and the promotion of children's rights. ICRI has offices or collaborates with organizations around the world to provide services to children and families.
International Society for Child Abuse and Neglect
ISPCAN's mission is to prevent cruelty to children in every nation, in every form: physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, street children, child fatalities, child prostitution, children of war, emotional abuse and child labor. ISPCAN is committed to increasing public awareness of all forms of violence against children, developing activities to prevent such violence, and promoting the rights of children in all regions of the world
Offers information related to various types of crime prevention such as child abuse and domestic violence.
Organization dedicated to redefining child abuse through aggressive public awareness and advocacy. Website offers information and resources for parents, childcare givers, kids and teens.
PANDA (Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness) is a program designed to train dental professionals and other healthcare providers to recognize and respond to signs of abuse and neglect in their patients.
National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect - Australia
Contains educational resources for parents and professionals on child abuse and neglect, families, parenting, reporting information, and more. Also includes information on activities, programs, and family and community workshops.
Service Region: Australia for trainings.
National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities
The National Latin@ Network is led by Casa de Esperanza, a national Latina organization whose mission is to mobilize Latinas and Latin@ communities to end domestic violence and to promote the health and well-being of Latin@ communities.
National Resource Center for Child Protective Services
Provides a wide variety of resources and services to professionals and the general public.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
NSPCC is the UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. The website includes information about the Full Stop campaign, getting involved, job opportunities, information about the organization and it's publications, and more. Services include children's services and family support.
Includes information on advocacy, state chapter development, implementation of programs such as Healthy Family America, publications, public service announcements, and research.
Advocates for prevention. Website includes papers, a list of programs insterested in prevention, and tools and frameworks to use in prevention work, including an eight-step methodology for collaboration that guides advocates and practitioners through the process.
Rainbow House is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization, whose mission is to end domestic violence. For more than a quarter of a century, Rainbow House has offered domestic violence prevention programs, support and outreach services and resources to survivors across the City of Chicago.
Works to prevent violence against women and children. Website includes information about a resource guide and other resources, how Raising Voices help build a movement in various regions, and how you can raise your voice and become active in the movement to end violence.
Service Region: Eastern and Southern Africa
This organization from the Fargo-Moorhead area (North Dakota, Minnesota) publishes prevention and treatment materials on the topics of sexual abuse, child abuse, and domestic violence in their publications division. Services include Crisis Intervention, Advocacy, Counseling, Legal Advocacy, Emergency Housing, Outreach Activities, Community Education and Professional Training, Support Groups, and Criminal Justice Systems Monitoring.
"Rozan is an Islamabad based NGO working on issues related to emotional and psychological health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive health of adolescents. Most Rozan team members are qualified psychologists who work to enhance the emotional health of people from all sections of the society by conducting awareness raising activities, trainings and counseling."
Safe from the Start, Reducing Children's Exposure To Violence
"The California Safe from the Start (SFTS) Initiative is a comprehensive strategy to assist communities in reducing the impact of violence on children. The initiative targets children ages 0 to 18 with an emphasis on children ages 0 to 5, who have been exposed to family, school and/or community violence."
Sex Offender.com Database Registry provides assistance to parents, children, law enforcement, schools, and the community in identification of potential sexoffenders. Includes on-line data systems. Raises public awareness about ways to help prevent child abduction, molestation and sexual exploitation.
The Domestic Violence Resource Centre (Victoria)
DVRC (formerly DVIRC) is a statewide service in Victoria, Australia. DVRC aims to reduce and prevent family violence by providing education to improve service and policy responses, and by assisting people who have experienced abuse.
The Front Porch Project is a national, research-supported, community-based initiative built upon the belief that all people who are concerned about the safety and well-being of children in their communities need to be encouraged and taught to make a difference. Using a capacity-building approach involving training, technical assistance, and evaluation, American Humane Association helps local organizations implement and sustain the Front Porch Project in their communities.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The Kempe Foundation for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect
Headquartered on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado, The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect has been recognized as a world leader in child abuse treatment and prevention programs for over forty years. Directed by some of the nation’s leading experts, The Kempe Center hosts innovative programs that treat abused children (from birth to age 18), train professionals and research treatment methods to help and heal the most children.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Homeless Youth Resources
The mission of NCTSN is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States. This site provides a wide variety of resources and information. One area to check out is their Measures Review Database which reviews tools that measure children's experiences of trauma, their reactions to it, and other mental health and trauma-related issues.
The National Council on Crime and Deliquency
The National Council on Crime and Delinquency promotes effective, humane, fair and economically sound solutions to family, community and justice problems. NCCD conducts research, promotes reform initiatives, and seeks to work with individuals, public and private organizations and the media to prevent and reduce crime and delinquency.
Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
"The Vermont Network works with a wide range of partners to make Vermont a place where victims and survivors are safe and supported and where domestic and sexual violence can no longer thrive."
The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) is a network of WHO Member States, international agencies and civil society organizations working to prevent violence. VPA participants share an evidence-based public health approach that targets the risk factors leading to violence and promotes multi-sectoral cooperation.
Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources
Publishes and distributes prevention materials (literature, curricula, videos, posters, etc.) for all ages. Many topics are addressed, including: conflict resolution, anger management, peace, and violence prevention.
"WomenSafe works toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against women and their children through direct service, education and social change."
Working with Children Towards a Healthy & Non-Violent Future
"This Special Collection provides a unique perspective on working with children (younger than 13 years of age), focusing on theories and strategies for raising respectful, non-violent people. Resources included here discuss child development and how to utilize this knowledge when implementing primary prevention strategies that foster healthy attitudes and behaviors"
The World Childhood Foundation identifies, reviews and supports existing projects and efforts that are in line with its mission. The Foundation also works actively to raise public consciousness about children's rights and how vulnerable and exploited children are suffering in various parts of the world.
Prostitution
KidsRights, an organization based in the Netherlands, stands up for vulnerable children all over the world - children who fall victim to neglect, abuse, violence, exploitation, or discrimination, or run the risk of doing so. This organization runs projects all over the world and funds existing local projects with long-term support. They also cover all of a child's needs including healthcare, nutrition, education, accomodation, and attention.
A web resource for information about commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) of both children and adults, and the efforts to end it. SAGE Online also includes information for CSE survivors and their families. It was founded by a CSE survivor, is designed for and run predominantly by survivors, and offers legislators, law enforcement, and others interested in CSE information a valuable survivor-oriented perspective.
Religion
Support for Orthodox Jewish Victims of Rape and Incest (SOVRI)
SOVRI is an anonymous and confidential helpline staffed by trained volunteers who provide help, information, support, and referrals to survivors of abuse. Our volunteers have received over forty hours of training in the dynamics of sexual abuse, listening and counseling skills, emergency department protocol, legal protocol, post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic abuse, childhood sexual abuse and incest, and recommending appropriate resources. The helpline is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-5:30 and Friday 9:30-1:30. The phone number is 212.844.1495
Reporting
Child Abuse Council of Santa Clara County
Posts information about the Child Abuse Council and its activities, what is child abuse, child abuse prevention, mandated reporting, child abuse statistics, and treatment and specific programs within Santa Clara County.
Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section
Subsite of the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice website. CEOS contains information about child pornography, child predators, and traffickers of women and children including information on how to report child pornography on the Internet; investigating and prosecuting exploitation of children; safety tips for parents and children; international aspects of child exploitation; and more.
"This database provides state-by-state information about child and elder abuse mandatory reporting laws. It includes who is required to report, standards, definitions, and other reporting procedures."
National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect - Australia
Contains educational resources for parents and professionals on child abuse and neglect, families, parenting, reporting information, and more. Also includes information on activities, programs, and family and community workshops.
Service Region: Australia for trainings.
The National Child Protection Training Center
Located on the campus of Winona State University, this center focuses on training child protection professionals to be better prepared to recognize and report the abuse of a child through education, training, awareness, prevention, advocacy and the pursuit of justice.
Risk factors
DeafHope is a nonprofit organization, established for and by Deaf women in January 2003. Their mission is to end domestic violence and sexual assault against Deaf women and children through empowerment, education, services, and they also offer training and technical assistance to other agencies serving Deaf survivors.
Web-Based Course
Addresses the maltreatment of children through direct clinical services, professional training, and research. Their website offers a publications, abstracts of ongoing research, and information for caregivers, and more. Includes online courses.
Learning Center for Child and Adolescent Trauma
An online resource for professionals and families seeking to learn more about child traumatic stress. CEU's are also provided for free to professionals taking any of their online courses.
For help click on "FAQ's" in the top left hand side of the screen.