Child Abuse Web Sites

• American Academy of Pediatrics, Child Abuse and Neglect Policies
• American Humane Association - Children's Division
  • Publications
  • How to help a child
  • Guidelines to help children who have been reported for suspected abuse and neglect
  • Child abuse and neglect Information and data
• American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
• Annie E. Casey Foundation
  • Racial Disproportionality in Child Welfare
  • Promising Practices to Address Racial Disproportionality in Child Welfare
• APSAC - The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
• Bikers Against Child Abuse
  
• Child Abuse and Multiple Personality Disorder
• Child Abuse Prevention Network
• Child and Public Safety and Self Help Links, Children's Protection and Advocacy Coalition
• Child Support Network Links Page - Child Abuse
• Child Welfare Information Gateway
  • State child abuse and neglect statutes
• Children's Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • Frequently requested information
• Children's Defense Fund Research
  • Data by state
  • National data
• Coalition for Alcohol and Drug Free Pregnancies (CADFP)
• Drinking Alcohol during Pregnancy, March of Dimes
• Female Genital Mutilation, American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  • Center for Disease Control
  • Family Resource Institute
  • National Institute of Health
  • University of Washington
• For Professionals Who Work with Youth
• Gateway to Resources
  • Child Welfare Review--Child abuse articles
• Impact of Abuse and Neglect on the Developing Brain, The Child Trauma Academy
• Kempe Children's Center
• Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse--Electronic Clearinghouse
• Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome (Pediatric Bulletin)
• NACC - The National Association of Counsel for Children
• National CASA - Court appointed special advocates
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
• National Center for Victims of Crime
• National Center for Youth Law
• National Center on Child Fatality
• National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
• National clearinghouse for information on child abuse and neglect
• National Institute on Media and the Family
• Places to Watch: Promising Practices to Address Racial Disproportionality in Child Welfare
• Prevent Child Abuse America
• Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth
• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
  • Children and Families Programs
  • Statistics and Data
• Youth Law Center

International Links

• Canadian Society for the Investigation of Child Abuse
• International Child Abuse Network
• International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect

Parenting Links

• After Adoption Services
• Alcohol & Pregnancy, Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
• Bay Area Homeless Alliance
• The Facts - Never Shake a Baby
• Family education
• Family First: Parenting Resources for the 21st Century
• Family Resource Centers, Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children's Services
• How to talk to your kids about anything
• Illegal Drug Use & Pregnancy, Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
• National Institute on Media and the Family
• NICHD-"Sids-Back to Sleep"
• Ophelia Project - Creating a safe social and emotional culture for girls
• Parent's Guide to Helping Kids with Learning Difficulties
• Parents Helping Parents
• Parents Place
• Prevent Child Abuse America's Tips for Parents
• Safe Surrender Video - What are your plans for your baby? (.mov movie file)
• You and Your Family--American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Soft bedding may be hazardous to babies
• YWCA Santa Clara Valley Parenting Classes

Homeless & Foster Youth

• AB490, Educational Rights & Stability for Foster Youth
• Educational Access & Success for Homeless Youth
• Legal Advocates for Permanent Parenting - Navigate the Foster Care System
  
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Sub Title VII-B

Teen Links

• Fact Sheets for Teen Parents
• Fight for Your Rights: A Guidebook for California Foster Youth (Word file) from the National Center for Youth Law
• For Teen -- Prevention Tools
• Foster Youth
• National Runaway Switchboard
• Neuroscience for Kids - Alcohol
• Safe Surrender Baby VIdeo - What are your plans for your baby? (.mov movie file)

Educator's Links

• A Resource for choosing a Personal Safety Program
• "Child Abuse-Educator's Responsibilities" from California Attorney General
• Child Abuse Mandated Reporting -- Modules for Child Care Providers, Clergy and Educators, Sonoma State University
• National Education Association -- When Children are Abused: Educator's Guide to Intervention (Online purchase) Written especially for educators, this comprehensive guide is full of substantive information, checklists, and tips.
• Talking about Touching, A Personal Safety Curriculum
• Sexual Abuse Prevention
• YWCA Santa Clara Valley Assault Prevention & Intervention workshops

Professional Training

• California Center for Research on Women and Families
• Training Events, California Child Abuse Training & Technical Assistance Center
  
• UC Davis Seminars for Mental Health (and others) Professionals