Links to Learn More About Child Abuse

www.americanhumane.org - American Humane is a national leader in child abuse and animal abuse prevention and education. The offer resources on Family Group Decision Making, Front Porch Project, Differential Response and more.

www.childwelfare.gov - National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect is a national resource for professionals seeking information on the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect, and related child welfare issues.

www.childhelp.org - Childhelp is a national organization dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse. They operate the national toll-free number for child abuse reporting.

www.jlc.org - The Juvenile Law Center (JLC) is a non-profit legal service focused on the protection of children's rights. They work on behalf of children who have come within the purview of public agencies - for example, abused or neglected children placed in foster homes, delinquent youth sent to residential treatment facilities or adult prisons, or children in placement with specialized services needs. JLC provides, free of charge, a range of useful legal information and guidance for professionals who come into contact with children.

www.aacap.org - The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry assists parents and families in understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders affecting children and adolescents. This web page is written in English and Spanish.

www.cwla.org - The Child Welfare League of America is an association of more than 1,100 public and private nonprofit agencies that assist more than 3.5 million abused and neglected children and their families each year with a wide range of services.

www.paaap.org - The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics offers information on Medical Home Training for children with special needs. They also offer technical assistance, screening, and advocacy for children.

www.zerotothree.org - ZERO TO THREE'S aim is to strengthen and support families, practitioners and communities to promote the healthy development of babies and toddlers.

www.nncc.org - Cooperative Extensions' National Network for Child Care offers information on child care, child development, kid's sites, research and more.

www.familiesandwork.org - Families and Workis a National organization that fosters mutually supportive connections between workplaces, families, and communities.

www.aecf.org - Annie E. Casey Foundation is a private charitable organization dedicated to helping build a better future for disadvantaged children in the U.S. Site includes data from Kids Count, a project that tracks the status of children in the U.S.

www.stophitting.com - Center for Effective Discipline provides information on the effects of corporal punishment of children and alternatives to its use.

www.childtrends.org - Child Trends is a nonprofit, research organization that studies children, youth, and families through research, data collection, and data analysis.