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CHILD WELFARE INFORMATION GATEWAY WWW.CHILDWELFARE.GOV
Child Welfare Information Gateway connects child welfare and related professionals to comprehensive information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. We feature the latest on topics from prevention to permanency, including child abuse and neglect, foster care, and adoption.
This website is probably the most thorough regarding information relating to the environment of child sexual abuse and the reporting/investigation process.
This website is probably the most thorough regarding information relating to the environment of child sexual abuse and the reporting/investigation process.
resources for child care providers & youth serving programs
From the Center For Disease Control: Getting Started on Policies and Procedures
From Child Welfare Information Gateway: The Role of Professional Childcare Providers In Preventing and Reporting
From The Enough Abuse Campaign: Gate Keepers for Kids - a Practical Guide for Making Organizations Safer
From Child Welfare Information Gateway: The Role of Professional Childcare Providers In Preventing and Reporting
From The Enough Abuse Campaign: Gate Keepers for Kids - a Practical Guide for Making Organizations Safer
ENOUGH ABUSE CAMPAIGN WWW.ENOUGHABUSE.ORG
Uniting communities to actively build awareness and train citizens on how to prevent child sexual abuse.A grassroots movement is gaining momentum across Massachusetts that's providing adults and communities with the knowledge and skills they need to put an end to the silence. And eventually, the epidemic.
Since 2002, the Massachusetts Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Partnership, a collaboration of over two dozen private and public organizations, has led the Enough Abuse Campaign in its work to identify, test and replicate effective strategies to engage adults and communities in the fight to end child sexual abuse. Over 20 communities have become part of the Campaign and thousands of citizens in Massachusetts have been educated about sexual abuse and how to prevent it.
Our task now is to grow this movement all across our state. Working together, we can reclaim the right of every child to a safe and healthy childhood, and the right of every adult to a life free from the devastating and costly aftermath of child sexual abuse.
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Training materials to be used for training families and communities
Since 2002, the Massachusetts Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Partnership, a collaboration of over two dozen private and public organizations, has led the Enough Abuse Campaign in its work to identify, test and replicate effective strategies to engage adults and communities in the fight to end child sexual abuse. Over 20 communities have become part of the Campaign and thousands of citizens in Massachusetts have been educated about sexual abuse and how to prevent it.
Our task now is to grow this movement all across our state. Working together, we can reclaim the right of every child to a safe and healthy childhood, and the right of every adult to a life free from the devastating and costly aftermath of child sexual abuse.
Sign up on their homepage to receive 10 emails to prevent child sexual abuse
Training materials to be used for training families and communities
DARKNESS TO LIGHT WWW.D2L.ORG
JEWISH COMMUNITY WATCH www.jewishcommunitywatch.org
Raising awareness and protecting children from sexual abuse within the Jewish community.
LAUREN'S KIDS - PARENT TOOLKIT www.laurenskids.org
This interactive Web tool is designed to educate and encourage conversations between parents and children about making safer and smarter choices. There are sections for children to practice safe choices, videos to learn valuable lessons, and kid and parent tips. Follow Buddy as you learn safety tips along with your family. http://laurenskids.org/curriculum/safer-smarter-kids/
LOVE IS RESPECT WWW.LOVEISRESPECT.ORG
Love Is Respect is a 24-hour resource operated by the National Dating Abuse Helpline for young adults with questions about healthy dating.
Love Is Respect can be accessed by:
phone (call 1-866-331-9474, or TTY 1-866-331-8453)
text (text "loveis" to 77054) -or-
chat (visit loveisrespect.org to chat online)
Love Is Respect is managed by peer advocates, ages 16-25. Peer Advocates are trained to offer support, information and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships as well as concerned parents, teachers, friends and others.
Love Is Respect can be accessed by:
phone (call 1-866-331-9474, or TTY 1-866-331-8453)
text (text "loveis" to 77054) -or-
chat (visit loveisrespect.org to chat online)
Love Is Respect is managed by peer advocates, ages 16-25. Peer Advocates are trained to offer support, information and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships as well as concerned parents, teachers, friends and others.
MASOC - Massachusetts Adolescent Sexual Offender Coalition www.masoc.net
MASOC is a coalition of therapists, public and the private sector administrators, probation personnel, attorneys and judges committed to preventing sexual abuse through early intervention in the lives of sexually abusive children and youth.
MASOC believes that: accountability, including criminal prosecution when appropriate is essential for successful management and treatment; risk assessments must be based on age appropriate research; and treatment services must both be tailored to meet the diagnosis of the child or adolescent and incorporate the most current abuse-specific research and best practices.
MASOC believes that: accountability, including criminal prosecution when appropriate is essential for successful management and treatment; risk assessments must be based on age appropriate research; and treatment services must both be tailored to meet the diagnosis of the child or adolescent and incorporate the most current abuse-specific research and best practices.
Parenting Safe Children www.parentingsafechildren.com
The Parenting Safe Children workshop uses a three-part prevention model developed over two decades in the field.
1. Parent Education: You will learn what makes children vulnerable to sexual abuse
2. Caregiver Screening: You will learn tools and techniques for inviting caregivers onto your prevention team.
3. Child Empowerment: You will learn ten body-safety rules to teach your children.
1. Parent Education: You will learn what makes children vulnerable to sexual abuse
2. Caregiver Screening: You will learn tools and techniques for inviting caregivers onto your prevention team.
3. Child Empowerment: You will learn ten body-safety rules to teach your children.
Safesport www.safesport.org
Recognizing misconduct in sport is critical; implementing the right policies and communicating them to all members of the sport community is the next challenge. While every situation is different, you don’t need to start from scratch.
SafeSport has compiled guidelines to help you take strong action to reduce and respond to misconduct. Our toolkit includes resources, templates, and standards to create effective policies tailored to your sport and team.
For Clubs, click here. For Coaches, click here. For Parents, click here. For Athletes, click here.
SafeSport has compiled guidelines to help you take strong action to reduce and respond to misconduct. Our toolkit includes resources, templates, and standards to create effective policies tailored to your sport and team.
For Clubs, click here. For Coaches, click here. For Parents, click here. For Athletes, click here.
STOP IT NOW! WWW.STOPITNOW.ORG HELPLINE 1.888.PREVENT
Stop It Now! prevents the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families and communities to take actions that protect children before they are harmed.
We provide support, information and resources to keep children safe and create healthier communities. Since 1992, we have identified, refined and shared effective ways for individuals, families and communities to act to prevent child sexual abuse before children are harmed - and to get help for everyone involved.
Advice Column - get answers for your specific questions
Are you at risk of being a sexual offender? 12 question only you can answer.
9 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Youth Program
We provide support, information and resources to keep children safe and create healthier communities. Since 1992, we have identified, refined and shared effective ways for individuals, families and communities to act to prevent child sexual abuse before children are harmed - and to get help for everyone involved.
Advice Column - get answers for your specific questions
Are you at risk of being a sexual offender? 12 question only you can answer.
9 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Youth Program
Taalk www.taalk.org
TAALK's mission is to reduce children's vulnerability to child sexual abuse and to support survivors through the healing process. We will accomplish this mission through "Best-in-World" awareness, education, support, and collaborative solutions.
Title IX - Sexual Harassment in Public Schools
Sexual harassment in education includes any unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior that significantly interferes with a student's access to educational opportunities. The Supreme Court has confirmed that schools have an obligation under Title IX to prevent and address harassment against students, regardless of whether the harassment is perpetrated by peers, teachers, or other school officials. For more, visit: _http://www.titleix.info/
Understanding extended forensic interviews www.nationalcac.org
Information regarding Extended Forensic Interviews. Purpose of NCAC EFI
The NCAC Extended Forensic Interview (EFI) is an expanded forensic interview of a child where there are serious concerns about possible abuse of the child or concerns that the child may have witnessed violence against another person. The EFI uses the same questioning strategies and techniques in a forensic interview, but increases the number of interview sessions with the child and thereby increases the number of opportunities the child has to provide information about a variety of topics. Additionally, the EFI allows for greater preparation by the Interviewer and an appropriate adaptation of the interview process where the child has special needs, is from another cultural background, or where there are complicating case dynamics. A
The NCAC Extended Forensic Interview (EFI) is an expanded forensic interview of a child where there are serious concerns about possible abuse of the child or concerns that the child may have witnessed violence against another person. The EFI uses the same questioning strategies and techniques in a forensic interview, but increases the number of interview sessions with the child and thereby increases the number of opportunities the child has to provide information about a variety of topics. Additionally, the EFI allows for greater preparation by the Interviewer and an appropriate adaptation of the interview process where the child has special needs, is from another cultural background, or where there are complicating case dynamics. A
Internet Safety
International Abuse Prevention Organizations
Australia -Child Wise, Protective Behaviours , Safe4Kids
Bermuda - SCARS
Canada - Little Warriors, Project Roar
New Zealand - Child Matters
United Kingdom - NSPCC, Stop it Now!
International - ECAPT
India: TULIR
Bermuda - SCARS
Canada - Little Warriors, Project Roar
New Zealand - Child Matters
United Kingdom - NSPCC, Stop it Now!
International - ECAPT
India: TULIR
Reporting Online Images of Abuse
FBI - Innocent images http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/vc_majorthefts/innocent/innocent
Virtually every day, children are exploited and lured away from their families by cyber sexual predators. The FBI is committed to stopping these crimes through ourInnocent Images National Initiative. Based in Maryland, it joins FBI agents with local and international task force members who collaborate in online undercover investigations specifically geared towards stopping those who prey on our children.
Homeland Security
http://www.ice.gov/about/offices/homeland-security-investigations/
HSI investigates immigration crime, human rights violations and human smuggling, smuggling of narcotics, weapons and other types of contraband, financial crimes, cyber-crime and export enforcement issues. ICE special agents conduct investigations aimed at protecting critical infrastructure industries that are vulnerable to sabotage, attack or exploitation.
Tip Form: http://www.ice.gov/exec/forms/hsi-tips/tips.asp
Tip Form: http://www.ice.gov/exec/forms/hsi-tips/tips.asp
internet watch foundation http://www.iwf.org.uk/
We help internet service providers and hosting companies to combat the abuse of their networks through our ‘notice and take down service which alerts them to content within our remit so they can remove it from their networks.
We also provide unique data to law enforcement partners in the UK and abroad to assist investigations into the distributors. As a result of this approach the content we deal with has been virtually eradicated from UK networks.
As sexually abusive images of children are primarily hosted abroad, we facilitate the industry-led initiative to protect users from inadvertent exposure to this content by blocking access to it through our provision of a dynamic list of child sexual abuse web pages.
We also provide unique data to law enforcement partners in the UK and abroad to assist investigations into the distributors. As a result of this approach the content we deal with has been virtually eradicated from UK networks.
As sexually abusive images of children are primarily hosted abroad, we facilitate the industry-led initiative to protect users from inadvertent exposure to this content by blocking access to it through our provision of a dynamic list of child sexual abuse web pages.
Reporting & victim advocacy assistance
We have talked with CPS workers, lawyers, psychologists, and child advocacy center workers regarding a lot of issues with reporting and protecting children. Everyone we talked with agrees that the system is far from perfect. Are there good CPS and law enforcement workers - ABSOLUTELY. And we salute them. Here is what we've put together for when you're having issues reporting and how to report.
First off - you only need reasonable suspicion to report. You do not need solid evidence. Before anything and as soon as you suspect something- DO NOT ASK THE CHILD ANY QUESTIONS. The professionals investigating will fear that you may unintentionally influence the child's report and this can lead to issues with them believing the child is telling the truth.
#1. Always call the police and file a report. Always. CPS & the law enforcement do not always communicate as best they should. But you need to get the potential perp's name into the system. If the child is being sexually assaulted and you feel that a specimen sample can be taken orally, vaginally, anally take the child to an emergency room - Google "pediatric sane" and your state to learn more about access to these services
#2 Call CPS. There is a mandated period of time that they are required to respond. Find out what it is in your area.
#3. Contact your local children's advocacy center, rape crisis center or domestic violence center and get the 411 on the process of the investigation and what you can expect. Often, they will not conduct a medical examination unless the child makes an "out cry" of their abuse.
#4. Remain as calm as you can. The more emotional/hysterical you are about the abuse, the more you put yourself to look "unstable" in the eyes of a CPS worker who does not have sympathy for your circumstances. Especially if the abuser is a skilled groomer - they will use your emotional state against you. They will pull a "she's crazy" "they're vindictive" ploy while they remain cool as a cucumber. You can still be firm and express the seriousness of your concern, but if you lose control it might bite you in the end.
#5. Find a Clinical Psychologist PhD who has experience with child sexual abuse. You may need them to evaluate the child and testify on their behalf.
If the perp is a family member, an ex-husband etc, you must be extremely careful. Some workers are trained to be more suspicious of these reports because of the increased number of potentially "false claims" against a spouse etc. You need to show them that you're not doing this out of spite.
In MA there is a series of interviews that a child advocacy center will have with the victim in order to give them the best chance of reporting their abuse properly and truthfully. This is extremely important with young victims. You, as the reporter, must advocate for their communication needs. Understand what your options are when it comes to how and when your child is being interviewed.
If the investigation seems to be mishandled or isn't going anywhere you have options.
#1. If you are a professional that works with children, you are required by law to file a report of all suspicions of abuse to the police. If you are the parent/guardian, and the abuser may be able to attain custody of the child, call your local child advocacy center for advice. If CPS is repeatedly closing reports because they do not have enough evidence to continue, it unfortunately can work against you, making you appear "vindictive" or "hysterical" and be used against you in family court.
#2. You can file complaints against CPS.
#3. You can contact the District Attorney's office - when reports of a suspected perp keep coming into their office it will get their attention and calling the DA lets them know you're serious about your concern and how it's being investigated.
#4. You can reach out to one of the below organizations for assistance with advocacy, resources, pro bono law services etc.
First off - you only need reasonable suspicion to report. You do not need solid evidence. Before anything and as soon as you suspect something- DO NOT ASK THE CHILD ANY QUESTIONS. The professionals investigating will fear that you may unintentionally influence the child's report and this can lead to issues with them believing the child is telling the truth.
#1. Always call the police and file a report. Always. CPS & the law enforcement do not always communicate as best they should. But you need to get the potential perp's name into the system. If the child is being sexually assaulted and you feel that a specimen sample can be taken orally, vaginally, anally take the child to an emergency room - Google "pediatric sane" and your state to learn more about access to these services
#2 Call CPS. There is a mandated period of time that they are required to respond. Find out what it is in your area.
#3. Contact your local children's advocacy center, rape crisis center or domestic violence center and get the 411 on the process of the investigation and what you can expect. Often, they will not conduct a medical examination unless the child makes an "out cry" of their abuse.
#4. Remain as calm as you can. The more emotional/hysterical you are about the abuse, the more you put yourself to look "unstable" in the eyes of a CPS worker who does not have sympathy for your circumstances. Especially if the abuser is a skilled groomer - they will use your emotional state against you. They will pull a "she's crazy" "they're vindictive" ploy while they remain cool as a cucumber. You can still be firm and express the seriousness of your concern, but if you lose control it might bite you in the end.
#5. Find a Clinical Psychologist PhD who has experience with child sexual abuse. You may need them to evaluate the child and testify on their behalf.
If the perp is a family member, an ex-husband etc, you must be extremely careful. Some workers are trained to be more suspicious of these reports because of the increased number of potentially "false claims" against a spouse etc. You need to show them that you're not doing this out of spite.
In MA there is a series of interviews that a child advocacy center will have with the victim in order to give them the best chance of reporting their abuse properly and truthfully. This is extremely important with young victims. You, as the reporter, must advocate for their communication needs. Understand what your options are when it comes to how and when your child is being interviewed.
If the investigation seems to be mishandled or isn't going anywhere you have options.
#1. If you are a professional that works with children, you are required by law to file a report of all suspicions of abuse to the police. If you are the parent/guardian, and the abuser may be able to attain custody of the child, call your local child advocacy center for advice. If CPS is repeatedly closing reports because they do not have enough evidence to continue, it unfortunately can work against you, making you appear "vindictive" or "hysterical" and be used against you in family court.
#2. You can file complaints against CPS.
#3. You can contact the District Attorney's office - when reports of a suspected perp keep coming into their office it will get their attention and calling the DA lets them know you're serious about your concern and how it's being investigated.
#4. You can reach out to one of the below organizations for assistance with advocacy, resources, pro bono law services etc.
CHILD HELP WWW.CHILDHELP.ORG
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the United States, its territories, and Canada, the Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, can provide assistance in 170 languages. The Hotline offers crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are anonymous and confidential.
RAINN www.rainn.org
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization and was named one of "America's 100 Best Charities" by Worth magazine. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,100 local rape crisis centers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Check out their Online Hotline
Center for search & investigations www.cfsimissing.org
WHAT WE DO: The Center for Search & Investigations (CFSI) assists & trains families, communities & law enforcement agencies in facilitating the search and location of missing children nationwide in order to safeguard children from abduction, human trafficking & exploitation. The Center for Search & Investigations is pending 501(c)(3) status.
WHY WE DO IT: The United States Department of Justice reports over 2,100 children go missing a day equaling approximately 800,000 reported missing every year. Many missing children are in danger of human trafficking (becoming sex slaves) or being killed. The truth is runaways can be in as much danger as those abducted. CFSI refuses to ignore these facts. They dedicate their services to help find missing and endangered children. When families have felt abandoned and hopeless CFSI has been there to extend their resources. CFSI treats every missing child case with the utmost importance and is committed to getting the cooperation of police while demanding local as well as national media attention. CFSI is devoted to locating & returning children home SAFE in a fast, efficient, and caring manner. CFSI's services are always offered free of charge to the parents of missing children.
GOALS: Our ultimate goal is to have a state coordinator & regional advocates in every one of the 50 states to coordinate the volunteer efforts of investigators for the sole purpose of bringing missing children safely home to their families. For CFSI it’s all about hearing those 2 words… FOUND SAFE!
Here is a Link to Their Parent Intake Form for Missing Children: http://cfsimissing.org/parent-intake-form/
WHY WE DO IT: The United States Department of Justice reports over 2,100 children go missing a day equaling approximately 800,000 reported missing every year. Many missing children are in danger of human trafficking (becoming sex slaves) or being killed. The truth is runaways can be in as much danger as those abducted. CFSI refuses to ignore these facts. They dedicate their services to help find missing and endangered children. When families have felt abandoned and hopeless CFSI has been there to extend their resources. CFSI treats every missing child case with the utmost importance and is committed to getting the cooperation of police while demanding local as well as national media attention. CFSI is devoted to locating & returning children home SAFE in a fast, efficient, and caring manner. CFSI's services are always offered free of charge to the parents of missing children.
GOALS: Our ultimate goal is to have a state coordinator & regional advocates in every one of the 50 states to coordinate the volunteer efforts of investigators for the sole purpose of bringing missing children safely home to their families. For CFSI it’s all about hearing those 2 words… FOUND SAFE!
Here is a Link to Their Parent Intake Form for Missing Children: http://cfsimissing.org/parent-intake-form/
Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children www.casaforchildren.org
CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children, to make sure they don’t get lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish in inappropriate group or foster homes. Volunteers stay with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. For many abused children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives.
Independent research has demonstrated that children with a CASA volunteer are substantially less likely to spend time in long-term foster care and less likely to reenter care. Read more evidence of effectiveness.
Who Are CASA Volunteers? Last year, more than 77,000 CASA and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers helped 234,000 abused and neglected children find safe, permanent homes. CASA volunteers are everyday citizens who have undergone screening and training with their local CASA/GAL program.
Who Are the Children CASA Volunteers Help?Judges appoint CASA volunteers to represent the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Each year, more than 600,000 children experience foster care in this country. Because there are not enough CASA volunteers to represent all of the children in care, judges typically assign CASA volunteers to their most difficult cases. Read the stories of young people whose lives were changed by the support of a CASA volunteer.
Independent research has demonstrated that children with a CASA volunteer are substantially less likely to spend time in long-term foster care and less likely to reenter care. Read more evidence of effectiveness.
Who Are CASA Volunteers? Last year, more than 77,000 CASA and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers helped 234,000 abused and neglected children find safe, permanent homes. CASA volunteers are everyday citizens who have undergone screening and training with their local CASA/GAL program.
Who Are the Children CASA Volunteers Help?Judges appoint CASA volunteers to represent the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Each year, more than 600,000 children experience foster care in this country. Because there are not enough CASA volunteers to represent all of the children in care, judges typically assign CASA volunteers to their most difficult cases. Read the stories of young people whose lives were changed by the support of a CASA volunteer.
Justice for children www.justiceforchildren.org
The purpose of Justice for Children is to provide a full range of advocacy and services for abused and neglected children; that includes pro-bono legal advocacy, public policy monitoring, guidance through a complex child protective system, professional referrals, mental health services, court watch, research, education, and emotional support.
Mothers against sexual abuse www.againstsexualabuse.org
MASA is fast approaching its 20th anniversary! We have helped numerous victims and their families obtain the resources to start healing, and begin their journey as a survivor. We have also developed and implemented educational programs for schools, to raise awareness of the child sexual abuse epidemic. Our organization is currently partnering with many other groups and activists devoted to this same cause; our unified goal is exposure of corrupt systems, reformation of laws and procedures, and eventual eradication of this horrific crime! With your help, beit via donation, volunteering, enlightening others, etc., we can achieve these goals! No effort or amount is too small!
Catholic Charities www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
In the advocacy work of CCUSA, particular focus is given to the needs of special populations, including but not limited to the elderly, the disabled, those living within our justice system, rural and urban populations, immigrants and refugees, and the victims of injustices perpetrated by others. http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/what-we-do/advocacy/
The center for judicial excellence http://www.centerforjudicialexcellence.org/
The Center for Judicial Excellence, or CJE, is a community-based organization established to improve the judiciary's public accountability and strengthen and maintain the integrity of the courts.
Since 2008, the CJE board has made a special commitment to protecting the rights of children and vulnerable populations in the courts.
CJE was founded to promote best practices, with a five-point plan of action - information gathering, education, collaboration, implementation and citizen review. The organization works to gather information and educate the community, the media and policymakers at all levels about the courts, judicial issues and best practices, as well as the dire need for judicial accountability and oversight.
Since 2008, the CJE board has made a special commitment to protecting the rights of children and vulnerable populations in the courts.
CJE was founded to promote best practices, with a five-point plan of action - information gathering, education, collaboration, implementation and citizen review. The organization works to gather information and educate the community, the media and policymakers at all levels about the courts, judicial issues and best practices, as well as the dire need for judicial accountability and oversight.
mothers of lost children http://www.mothersoflostchildren.org/
Mothers of lost children have organized a campaign to end child abuse and reform Family Court Services by educating elected officials, court and social service professionals. Mothers of lost children lobby to raise awareness; about child abuse, the civil and human rights being denied women to protect themselves and their children from physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Mothers of Lost Children are represented in every state in our nation.
My advocate center - for protective parents
http://www.myadvocatecenter.com/
My Advocate Center offers a collection of experts and resources to give parents, counselors and elected officials clear, actionable insight into how to improve the child-custody process to serve the best interest of the child.
Today, few are untouched by the negative fallout of child custody battles. M-A-C seeks to make the dispute resolution process more fair and less emotionally charged for all parties.
Today, few are untouched by the negative fallout of child custody battles. M-A-C seeks to make the dispute resolution process more fair and less emotionally charged for all parties.
The Maternal Alienation Project, 2004
A Resource for Practitioners who deal with :
• Issues of violence against women and children
• Issues for survivors of child sexual abuse
Link: WORKING WITH MATERNAL ALIENATION IN DOMESTIC/FAMILY VIOLENCE AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
• Issues of violence against women and children
• Issues for survivors of child sexual abuse
Link: WORKING WITH MATERNAL ALIENATION IN DOMESTIC/FAMILY VIOLENCE AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
Healing and victim support
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network www.nctsn.org/
The NCTSN Mission:
To raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States.
Coping With the Shock of Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse
Coping With the Legal System
Q&A About Child Sexual Abuse Treatment
To raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States.
Coping With the Shock of Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse
Coping With the Legal System
Q&A About Child Sexual Abuse Treatment
Bikers Against Child Abuse www.bacausa.com
BACA Mission Statement
Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. We desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organization, and that we are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and our physical presence. We stand at the ready to shield these children from further abuse. We do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner, however, if circumstances arise such that we are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, we stand ready to be that obstacle.
Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. We desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organization, and that we are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and our physical presence. We stand at the ready to shield these children from further abuse. We do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner, however, if circumstances arise such that we are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, we stand ready to be that obstacle.
Child trauma Institute www.childtrauma.com
The mission of Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute, Inc. (TI & CTI) is:
- to promote the healing and healthy development of children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma or loss
- to develop, evaluate, and disseminate effective prevention, assessment and treatment methods
Heal Write Now www.healwritenow.com
Heal Write Now is a website about the healing benefits of expressive writing as well as research and inspiration for adult abused as children or people living with and recovering from post-traumatic stress. Find quotes, song lyrics, memoir writing and profiles of people who have transformed life experiences into social activism to uplift you. Get comfortable sharing your feelings and stories with the most important audience - yourself.
Gravity Network gravity-network.org
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Gravity Network believes in the healing power of stories. We believe adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse deserve a safe place to tell their stories where others listen with compassion and empathy. Storytelling creates an emotional bond between the tellers and the listeners; it creates a sense of community, of belonging. We believe that with validation and support of a community who truly listens to their stories, the survivors of childhood sexual trauma can begin to heal themselves, as well as others.
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Joyful HEart Foundation www.joyfulheartfoundation.org
The mission of the Joyful Heart Foundation is to heal, educate and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse, and to shed light into the darkness that surrounds these issues.
Joyful Heart's Vision
The vision of the Joyful Heart Foundation is a community that:
1. is empowered with knowledge, courage and compassion to help survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse heal mind, body and spirit;
2. values and dedicates resources to individuals and families that have been impacted by these issues; and
3. seeks to ignite and foster an open dialogue about how to collaboratively end the cycle of violence and abuse.
Joyful Heart's Vision
The vision of the Joyful Heart Foundation is a community that:
1. is empowered with knowledge, courage and compassion to help survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse heal mind, body and spirit;
2. values and dedicates resources to individuals and families that have been impacted by these issues; and
3. seeks to ignite and foster an open dialogue about how to collaboratively end the cycle of violence and abuse.
Male Survivor www.malesurvivor.org
Male Survivor is committed to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men through support, treatment, research, education, advocacy, and activism.
No Working Title www.noworkingtitle.org
No Working Title is a collection of poems dealing with the effect of childhood sexual abuse on men. This site is much more than that. It is a forum for conversation, a gallery for art, and a place to find help.
Overcoming sexual abuse www.overcomingsexualabuse.com
OSA started when we looked for an online support group for ourselves. Our search turned up two types of groups: The first type was extremely supportive and nurturing, but lacked any belief or commitment to actually getting better. It was merely a place to share struggles, yet without hope of finding a way out. The second type was very uplifting and encouraging, yet gave the impression that healing was a matter of determination and positive attitude. We knew from our own healing journey that all of those were necessary to heal, but we also knew that without practical answers and tools for recovery there would be no permanent improvement. Since we didn’t find what we were looking for, we started our own group and Overcoming Sexual Abuse was born.