
Adults and Children Together Against Violence Program, American Psychological Association
The mission of the Adults and Children Together Against Violence (ACT) program of the American Psychological Association is to educate communities and adults to create safe, healthy environments that protect children and youth from violence. ACT disseminates research-based information and teaches skills to adults in simple, accessible, user-friendly messages and materials. Learn how to get involved with ACT in your community!
American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Visit HealthyChildren.org for information related to child health, such as nutrition, fitness, immunizations, and emotional wellness, as well as specific guidance on parenting issues. Find a pediatrician or ask a pediatrician a health question.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors who have a measurable impact on youth. The Big Brothers Big Sisters vision is to create successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all. Learn more about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister or enroll a child today!
Childhelp
Childhelp® exists to meet the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused, neglected, and at-risk children. Childhelp® focuses its efforts on advocacy, prevention, treatment, and community outreach. Staffed 24 hours daily by professional crisis counselors, the Childhelp® National Child Abuse Hotline is accessible throughout the United States, its territories, and Canada. Through interpreters, communication is possible in 140 languages. The confidential and anonymous hotline offers crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. If you need help or have questions about child abuse or child neglect, call the hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD.
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
The National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association, together with its state and local members, supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes. National CASA offers information to help launch new programs and strengthen existing programs, including resources for Tribal Court CASA. Are you ready to stand up for a child who needs you? Start by finding a program near you.
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a confidential, national, 24-hour, toll free, anti-trafficking hotline implemented and operated by Polaris Project and funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NHTRC works to improve the national response to human trafficking to protect victims of this crime in the United States. NHTRC is equipped to handle calls from all regions of the United States and from a wide range of callers including, but not limited to, potential trafficking victims, community members, law enforcement, medical professionals, legal professionals, service providers, researchers, students, and policymakers. To report a tip or connect with anti-trafficking services in your area, call the hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Interpreters are available upon request.
For additional information about programs that provide assistance to victims of trafficking, visit the OVC Web site.
Prevent Child Abuse America
The mission of Prevent Child Abuse America is to “prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation’s children" and it addresses all forms of abuse and neglect, whether physical, sexual, educational, or emotional. Visit the Prevent Child Abuse America Web site now to learn more about child abuse prevention and to find out how you can get involved in your state.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the Nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE and the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline. RAINN publicizes the hotline’s free, confidential services; educates the public about sexual assault; and leads national efforts to prevent sexual assault, improve services to victims, and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. If you or a loved one has been raped or sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline or the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline for help.
Safe Start Center
The Safe Start Center is a national resource center designed to broaden the scope of knowledge and resources available for responding to the needs of children who are exposed to violence and their families. The center supports practitioners, advocates, families, and the general public. It also disseminates, and provides on request, information about emerging practices and research concerning children and families exposed to violence. |