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2002 Pulitzer Prize Winning Articles from the Washington Post
Series by Sari Horwitz, Scott Higham and Sara Cohen documenting the deaths of children in foster care.
http://www.pulitzer.org/year/2002/investigative-reporting/works/index.html
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401-kids
Seeks to provide new clothes, a teddy bear, and a safe place for children removed from abusive situations. History, mission, and donation information.
http://www.401kids.org
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ABA: Child Law Practice
Informational Journal in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. Contains Tips for Representing Teen Clients and Tips for Caseworkers on Testifying in Court
http://www.abanet.org/ftp/pub/child/may99pdf.pdf
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Almanac of Policy Issues: Child Abuse
Find articles, information and links related to child abuse in America.
http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/child_abuse.shtml
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At Health.com
This newsletter issue provides links to child abuse information, treatment and prevention resources.
http://www.athealth.com/FPN_3_27.html
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at the grave of the unknown child
One child's story. Free PDF.
http://theunknownchild.tripod.com/
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BASPCAN
The British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (BASPCAN) aims to prevent physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect of children. Professional journal, conferences, and membership information.
http://www.baspcan.org.uk/
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Child Abuse
Online newsletter provides information on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of child abuse.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/newsletter/FPN_4_11.html
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Child Abuse in Children
Pediatrician's view of child abuse. Notes the signs of possible abuse.
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/commonproblems/child_abuse.html
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Child Abuse in religious cults and sects
About religious Cults and Sects regarding brainwashing, thought control and mind control techniques. Jonestown, and Waco. Cult recruitment of youth and college students. An archive and referral service.
http://www.factnet.org/Children.html
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Child Abuse Prevention Network
Cornell University's child abuse network with access to nationwide news on child abuse and neglect and several active mailing lists on child abuse for professionals and researchers.
http://child.cornell.edu/
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Child Abuse Quilt Project of Western Maryland
This child abuse quilt project is designed to increase awareness and empower victims by allowing them to express feelings through artwork.
http://www.childabusequilt.com
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Child Abuse Referral and Education
A summary of concepts for the diagnosis, investigation, and reporting of suspected Child Abuse. Includes radiologic imaging and references.
http://rad.usuhs.mil/rad/home/peds/pedindex.html
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Child Abuse: Statistics, Research, and Resources
Resources on child abuse, including statistics from the U.S., UK, Canada and Australia; recommended books and web sites for survivors and caregivers; discussions of the nature of child abuse statistics; and helpful tools for understanding how child abuse can lead to psychological harm.
http://www.jimhopper.com/abstats/
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Child Advocacy Center, Inc.
Assists child abuse victims and non-offending family members in Southwest Missouri.
http://www.childadvocacycenter.org/
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Child Maltreatment - All Forms of Child Abuse and Neglect
Child maltreatment is the term used to describe child abuse and neglect and encompasses physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and emotional abuse. (National Association of Counsel for Children)
http://www.naccchildlaw.org/childrenlaw/childmaltreatment.html
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Child Protection in the Philippines
A consortium of Philippines-based organizations advocating against child abuse by exchanging data on the status of children as well as good practices in the promotion of children's rights.
http://www.childprotection.org.ph/
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Child Victims and the Criminal Justice System
Comprehensive Canadian site detailing best practices for dealing with child victims, including management of testimony and sentencing recommendations for perpetrators.
http://canada.justice.gc.ca/en/cons/child/toc.html
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Children Are Worth Saving
Community out-reach program shares information that is educational and eye opening.
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/7836/
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Children as Witnesses - Article
Article published in Court Review on dealing with child witnesses in legal proceedings.
http://aja.ncsc.dni.us/courtrv/cr40-1/CR40-1BattinCeci.pdf
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Children's Cove
Provides comprehensive and coordinated multidisciplinary services to child abuse victims and their families in the Massachusetts counties of Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket.
http://www.childrenscove.org/
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Children's Protection Society Inc.
Providing leadership in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in Australia.
http://www.cps.org.au/
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Christian Counseling Services of Connecticut
Mary O'Keefe is a licensed counselor located in Putnam Connecticut offering counseling services, to individuals, couples and families. Specializing in drug and alcohol abuse, as well as other addictions.
http://www.maryokeefe.com
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Circle Of Angels
Dedicated to honoring and supporting children and senior citizens by providing information and supporting individuals and groups working to stop all forms of abuse, exploitation, and abduction.
http://www.angelfire.com/tx3/circleofangels/index.html
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CNN - Abused Children Fall Through Bureaucratic Cracks
In 40 percent of child abuse cases nationwide, the threat was already known to the child welfare system, but it failed to protect the victims.
http://www.cnn.com/US/9808/05/child.abuse.part.02/
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Cornell Family Life Development Center
Conducts research, training, and outreach on issues related to the prevention of child abuse, violence, and maltreatment.
http://www.human.cornell.edu/centers/fldc/
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ECPAT International
A global network of organisations and individuals working together for the elimination of child prostitution, child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes.
http://www.ecpat.net/
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First Witness
A child abuse resource center that trains professionals on how to conduct child-friendly, non-traumatic, forensic interviews.
http://www.firstwitness.org/
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FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community Based Family Resource and Support Programs
Provides technical assistance and information to help States in their efforts to reduce child abuse and neglect.
http://www.friendsnrc.org/
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Helpguide.org - Signs and Types of Child Abuse
Provides resources for identifying and reporting child abuse. From the Rotary Club of Santa Monica and Center for Healthy Aging.
http://helpguide.org/mental/child_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm
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ICAN National Center on Child Fatality Review
NCFR promotes a nation wide system of child review teams to improve health, safety, and well being of children and reduce preventable child fatalities and severe injuries.
http://www.ican-ncfr.org/
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Jim Hopper
Articles and resources about child abuse and how to seek help. By researcher and therapist, Dr Jim Hopper.
http://www.jimhopper.com/
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Kourts for Kids
Kourts for Kids is a nonprofit organization of volunteers across America, who are working together to find ways to better protect abused children in the family courts.
http://www.kourtsforkids.org
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Leadership Council on Child Abuse & Interpersonal Violence
Site contains academic research and articles critiqueing Parental Alientation Sydrome, The Rind Report (on child sexual abuse), Chilhood Trauma, and Trauma and Memory.
http://www.leadershipcouncil.org/
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Life and Times of Roger Dean Kiser
Short stories of child abuse in American orphanages.
http://rogerdeankiser.com/index.htm
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MedlinePlus: Child Abuse
The National Library of Medicine's authoritative and current database of information on child abuse. Overview, diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, prevention, research and statistics, organizations and resources.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childabuse.html
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Memphis Child Advocacy Center
Serves children who are victims of abuse through prevention, education, and intervention. Children's memorial flag campaign, newsletter, and request a speaker program.
http://www.memphiscac.org/
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Mothers of Lost Children
Organization for women who have lost custody of their children as a result of making child abuse allegations.
http://www.mothers-of-lost-children.com/
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Munchausen By Proxy
Information on factitious disorders by Louisa J. Lasher. Its arguments include harm to children by a parent.
http://www.mbpexpert.com/definition.html
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National Council on Crime and Delinquency - Children's Research Center
A nonprofit organization promoting effective, humane, fair and economically sound solutions to family, community and justice problems. NCCD conducts research, promotes reform, and works to reduce crime and delinquency. Contains research findings, publications and internet resources on child victimization.
http://www.nccd-crc.org/
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National Data Archive
A U.S. child abuse and neglect data archive serving researchers performing secondary analysis with statistical software.
http://www.ndacan.cornell.edu/
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National Exchange Club Foundation
Find definitions of child abuse including abuse by neglect, parent aide network, information on prevention, and related links.
http://www.preventchildabuse.com/
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National Family Rights Association
Education, information, and resources on child abuse laws in the US. Includes news, support measures, and a legal center.
http://www.nfra.info/
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National Foundation for Abused and Neglected Children
A nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the administration of juvenile justice, research into the incidence, cause, and the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
http://www.gangfreekids.org/
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NIS-4
The fourth National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect (the NIS-4) gathers information from multiple sources to estimate the number of children who are abused or neglected children, providing information about the nature and severity of the maltreatment, the characteristics of the children, perpetrators, and families, and the extent of changes in the incidence or distribution of child maltreatment since the time of the last national incidence study.
https://www.nis4.org/nishome.asp
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Office for Children - Victoria, Australia
The Office for Children provides services including state concessions, child care, kindergarten, maternal and child health, school nursing,family violence, sexual assault, juvenile justice, child protection, adoption and foster care.
http://www.office-for-children.vic.gov.au
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Peper Harow Foundation
Children's charity providing residential care, support and education for abused, neglested and deprived children. Includes current projects, fundraising and news.
http://www.peperharow.org.uk
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Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect Through Dental Awareness (PANDA)
A Missouri coalition created to address a lack of reporting by dental professionals of suspected child abuse and neglect.
http://www.modental.org/forthedentist/PreventAbuse.aspx
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Safe From the Start - Reducing Children's Exposure to Violence
Report from the California Attorney General's Office on strategies and best practices to reduce exposure of children to violence in homes and communities.
http://www.safefromthestart.org/pdfs/promisingStrategies.pdf
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Support Center for Child Advocates
The Support Center for Child Advocates offers free legal and social services to Philadelphia's abused and neglected children, with the goal of securing a permanent, nurturing environment for every child.
http://www.advokid.org
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Terrell Peterson Articles
Terrell's death by starvation and beating is the basis for a lawsuit against the state of Georgia. As seen on 60 Minutes and in the New York Times.
http://www.gahsc.org/terrell/
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The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
Article describing impact of domestic violence on children and options for helping kids deal with the impact of family violence.
http://www.4therapy.com/consumer/conditions/item.php?uniqueid=6261&categoryid=240&
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The Victoria Climbie Inquiry
The independent, statutory inquiry set up to investigate the circumstances leading to the death of Victoria Climbie and to recommend action to prevent such a tragedy happening again.
http://www.victoria-climbie-inquiry.org.uk
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Virtual Global Taskforce
An international alliance of law enforcement agencies working together to prevent and deter online child abuse. News, partners, and initiatives.
http://www.virtualglobaltaskforce.com/
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World Childhood Foundation--USA
An international charity founded by Queen Silvia of Sweden to raise awareness of and lend aide to sexually abused or trafficked women and children. Programs and news.
http://www.childhood-usa.org/
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You Carry the Cure In Your Own Heart
Emotional abuse of children can lead, in adulthood, to addiction, rage, a severely damaged sense of self and an inability to truly bond with others. But-if it happened to you-there is a way out.
http://www.vachss.com/av_dispatches/disp_9408_a.html
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