Child Abuse Prevention

National Organizations

American Academy of Pediatrics - View their resource page on Child Abuse and Neglect.

The National Children's Advocacy Center - The NCAC models, promotes, and delivers excellence in child abuse response and prevention through service, education, and leadership.  View their page for Professionals.

National Children's Alliance  - NCA empowers local communities to provide comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of child abuse.View their page About NCA and Purpose.

Prevent Child Abuse America - Since 1972, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) has led the way in building awareness, providing education and inspiring hope to everyone involved in the effort to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation's children.  View their Advocacy Guide.

US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Child Welfare Information Gateway - Resources about child maltreatment, including definitions, signs and symptoms, statistics and prevalence, types of child abuse and neglect, risk and protective factors, the impact on individuals and society, and child fatalities.

Mid-Atlantic Organizations

Child Abuse Prevention Effort - Based in Philadelphia.  Mission: Prevention of child abuse and neglect through direct intervention with the community and families who need assistance and guidance.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Philadelphia - The mission of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Philadelphia is to train and support community volunteers to advocate for the health, safety, stability and well-being of abused and neglected children.

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - The ChildLine and Abuse Registry Intake Unit (800-932-0313) Available 24 hours to receive reports of suspected child abuse.

Support Center for Child Advocates - Philadelphia. View their Information page.

Florida Organizations

Florida Department of Health works to identify and develop resources to promote the safety and well-being of Florida's children through actions and services to prevent child abuse and the exposure of children to violence.

Florida Department of Children and Families Child Abuse Hotline serves as the central reporting center for allegations of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation for all children and vulnerable adults in Florida. The Hotline receives calls, faxes, and web-based reports from citizens and professionals with concerns of abuse, neglect, or exploitation on children and vulnerable adults in Florida.

Prevent Child Abuse Florida -The Ounce of Prevention Fund’s Prevention Services unit, also referred to as Prevent Child Abuse Florida (PCA Florida) implements primary prevention activities and advocates for policies and initiatives to strengthen Florida’s families and communities so children can grow and develop through healthy, safe and nurturing experiences. 

Related Articles & Video

The Philadelphia Inquirer: 'Child Welfare in Philadelphia' -  Recent media coverage about The Department of Human Services in Philadelphia and child welfare.

Pediatrics article: 'Understanding the Behavioral and Emotional Consequences of Child Abuse' - Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect. (2008; 122:667-673).

Legislation 

US Bill HR 911: Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2009 - Passed in the House in 2009-2010 session. 

To search for bills/legislation, consider these:

Govtrack.us Legislation Search - Search and browse US legislation.  Links to bills, lists of cosponsors, and more.

Pennsylvania General Assembly Bill Search - Search for PA bills.