Non Profit Resources
Prevention and Treatment for Children
ChildHelp.org is one of the leading national nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect. Since 1959, Childhelp's approach focuses on prevention, intervention and treatment. The organization has put a national spotlight on the problem of child abuse in America and developed cutting-edge solutions.
National Child Abuse HOTLINE
1-800-4-A-CHILD
(800 / 422-4453)
Crisis Counselors Available 24/7
NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE
Empowering local communities to serve child victims of abuse Providing Child Advocacy Services for Victims of Child Abuse
National Children's Alliance (NCA) empowers local communities to provide comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of child abuse. The Alliance equips local children's advocacy centers, multidisciplinary teams and child abuse professionals with the training, support and technical assistance to respond appropriately and effectively to allegations of child abuse or neglect.
Darkness To Light
We highly recommend this nonprofit devoted to preventing sexual abuse of children. Programs raise awareness of the prevalence and consequences of child sexual abuse by educating adults about the steps they can take to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to the reality of child sexual abuse.
The Joyful Child Foundation's "Be Safe Guidebook"
PREVENTION - The Joyful Child Foundation "Be Safe Guidebook" is a prevention tool that ought to be shared by everyone interested in child abuse prevention. Erin Runnion, TJCF's founder, created the non profit to honor the memory of her abducted, abused and murdered child, Samantha.
Crime Survivors
All victims of crime have the right and responsibility to survive. Founded by Patricia Wenskunas, who also serves as CEO, Crime Survivors was launched following her personal experience in 2002 with being a victim of assault with a deadly weapon, and with the frustration she felt as her case made its way through the justice system. The non profit is most closely associated with its work in Southern California.
Child Abuse and Neglect
HelpGuide.org -- Understanding child abuse and neglect, Effects of child abuse and neglect, Types of child abuse, Child sexual abuse: A hidden type of abuse, Warning signs of child abuse and neglect, Risk factors for child abuse and neglect Recognizing abusive behavior in yourself, Breaking the cycle of child abuse, Helping an abused or neglected child, Reporting child abuse and neglect, Resources and references for child abuse and neglect, HOTLINES
New Jersey Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program
A version of the CAP Program can be found in 22 states, and 18 countries around the world. Yet the NJCAP, celebrating over 26 years of empowerment to children, is the only program that has paid workers. It seems to us it might serve as a model for best practices in states that are considering adaptation of Erin's Law, which would mandate the age appropriate teaching of child abuse awareness to kids in schools K thru Jr High, but leaves the curriculum up to the state to develop.
"Stop It Now!"
The programs of "Stop It Now!" work to move beyond just addressing the impact of child sexual abuse to seek out the root causes and identify ways to prevent abuse before a child is harmed. They also address situations where there is a risk for harm or where harm has likely occurred. They have a very full listing of useful links.
Advocating for Bullied Children
Bully Police USA
Bullying is a big problem in today's schools (an in cyber space), sometimes resulting in the most horrible of consequences, a suicide. Only one state has no anti-bullying statutes, Montana, and Bully Police lists a link to each of the 49 states which has such laws. They also give a grade to each state's efforts. The web site also lidts books and links to resourses that parents and teachers will find useful.
FAQs About Bullying - State of Oklahoma - a lot of ground covered here: civil rights violations, appropriate consequences of bullying, reporting incidents at school & district levels, etc.
Cyberbullying - National Crime Prevention Council - still such an abstract concept to a lot of parents, this really short report from the National Crime Prevention Council has some compelling statistics.
Children Have Rights In Society (UK)
The aim of this website is to bring awareness to the millions of parents of the UK and show the growing dangers and terrifying consequences of child abuse and child sexual abuse. You will find the statistics compelling but the aim is to show paedophilia for what it is, with no exceptions. Three years of research is finally coming together to produce the most explosive, dynamic website available that is so needed to protect the most vulnerable members of our society.
Early Signs of Sexual Abuse - Symptoms
The signs of child abuse are all around us, and often we as adults just overlook the obvious. It is a moral responsibility for every adult to protect the children in their lives from child abuse. If you suspect there might be an abused child in your life, then step in and do something! Learn more about how you can help stop child abuse!
ChildHelp.org is one of the leading national nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect. Since 1959, Childhelp's approach focuses on prevention, intervention and treatment. The organization has put a national spotlight on the problem of child abuse in America and developed cutting-edge solutions.
National Child Abuse HOTLINE
1-800-4-A-CHILD
(800 / 422-4453)
Crisis Counselors Available 24/7
NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE
Empowering local communities to serve child victims of abuse Providing Child Advocacy Services for Victims of Child Abuse
National Children's Alliance (NCA) empowers local communities to provide comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of child abuse. The Alliance equips local children's advocacy centers, multidisciplinary teams and child abuse professionals with the training, support and technical assistance to respond appropriately and effectively to allegations of child abuse or neglect.
Darkness To Light
We highly recommend this nonprofit devoted to preventing sexual abuse of children. Programs raise awareness of the prevalence and consequences of child sexual abuse by educating adults about the steps they can take to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to the reality of child sexual abuse.
The Joyful Child Foundation's "Be Safe Guidebook"
PREVENTION - The Joyful Child Foundation "Be Safe Guidebook" is a prevention tool that ought to be shared by everyone interested in child abuse prevention. Erin Runnion, TJCF's founder, created the non profit to honor the memory of her abducted, abused and murdered child, Samantha.
Crime Survivors
All victims of crime have the right and responsibility to survive. Founded by Patricia Wenskunas, who also serves as CEO, Crime Survivors was launched following her personal experience in 2002 with being a victim of assault with a deadly weapon, and with the frustration she felt as her case made its way through the justice system. The non profit is most closely associated with its work in Southern California.
Child Abuse and Neglect
HelpGuide.org -- Understanding child abuse and neglect, Effects of child abuse and neglect, Types of child abuse, Child sexual abuse: A hidden type of abuse, Warning signs of child abuse and neglect, Risk factors for child abuse and neglect Recognizing abusive behavior in yourself, Breaking the cycle of child abuse, Helping an abused or neglected child, Reporting child abuse and neglect, Resources and references for child abuse and neglect, HOTLINES
New Jersey Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program
A version of the CAP Program can be found in 22 states, and 18 countries around the world. Yet the NJCAP, celebrating over 26 years of empowerment to children, is the only program that has paid workers. It seems to us it might serve as a model for best practices in states that are considering adaptation of Erin's Law, which would mandate the age appropriate teaching of child abuse awareness to kids in schools K thru Jr High, but leaves the curriculum up to the state to develop.
"Stop It Now!"
The programs of "Stop It Now!" work to move beyond just addressing the impact of child sexual abuse to seek out the root causes and identify ways to prevent abuse before a child is harmed. They also address situations where there is a risk for harm or where harm has likely occurred. They have a very full listing of useful links.
Advocating for Bullied Children
Bully Police USA
Bullying is a big problem in today's schools (an in cyber space), sometimes resulting in the most horrible of consequences, a suicide. Only one state has no anti-bullying statutes, Montana, and Bully Police lists a link to each of the 49 states which has such laws. They also give a grade to each state's efforts. The web site also lidts books and links to resourses that parents and teachers will find useful.
FAQs About Bullying - State of Oklahoma - a lot of ground covered here: civil rights violations, appropriate consequences of bullying, reporting incidents at school & district levels, etc.
Cyberbullying - National Crime Prevention Council - still such an abstract concept to a lot of parents, this really short report from the National Crime Prevention Council has some compelling statistics.
Children Have Rights In Society (UK)
The aim of this website is to bring awareness to the millions of parents of the UK and show the growing dangers and terrifying consequences of child abuse and child sexual abuse. You will find the statistics compelling but the aim is to show paedophilia for what it is, with no exceptions. Three years of research is finally coming together to produce the most explosive, dynamic website available that is so needed to protect the most vulnerable members of our society.
Early Signs of Sexual Abuse - Symptoms
The signs of child abuse are all around us, and often we as adults just overlook the obvious. It is a moral responsibility for every adult to protect the children in their lives from child abuse. If you suspect there might be an abused child in your life, then step in and do something! Learn more about how you can help stop child abuse!