Resources

Membership Organizations

The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is a membership society dedicated to serving professionals who work in child abuse and neglect and thereby improve the quality of services to maltreated children and the adults who share and influence their lives.
The International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) is a multidisciplinary international organization that brings together a worldwide cross-section of committed professionals to work towards the prevention and treatment of child abuse, neglect and exploitation globally.
The National Children's Alliance (formerly the National Network of Children's Advocacy Centers) is a nationwide not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote and support communities in providing a coordinated investigation and comprehensive response to victims of severe child abuse.
The Ray Helfer Society is an honorary society of physicians seeking to provide leadership to enhance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) is the nation's oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization. CWLA is committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm.

Government Sites

The State of California's Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board provides FAQs and forms for applying for individuals to apply for Victims of Crime funds.
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is a component of the Office of Justice Programs under the US Department of Justice. OJJDP collaborates with professionals from diverse disciplines to improve juvenile justice policies and practices, and implement effective programs for juveniles.
California’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) funds and coordinates local services that help strengthen and preserve families, develops and distributes information to individuals and organizations, and administers state and federal grants and the California State Children's Trust Fund.

Local Resources

Child Victim-Witness Protocol was developed and updated by the San Diego County Child Victim-Witness Protocol Committee.
The San Diego Child Protection Team Orientation Packet is the current County child Victim/Witness Protocol, revised and signed by the agency heads of the member agencies in 2006. This packet contains several investigative tools and information on key team agencies with whom you may need to interact along with information on the Child Protection Team meetings held at Rady Children's Hospital and at Palomar Hospital in Escondido.
Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego is the region’s only designated pediatric trauma center and the only area hospital dedicated solely to pediatric care, and the “parent” organization of The Chadwick Center for Children and Families.
The San Diego Family Justice Center (FJC) is a "one stop shop" for victims of family violence and their children in the City of San Diego. In addition to law enforcement and prosecutors, the FJC offers such services as advocacy, restraining orders, safety planning, medical assistance, counseling, transportation, and nutrition or pregnancy counseling.
San Diego County’s “Network of Care for Mental Health” is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with mental health by providing information about mental health services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features.

National Resources

Artists Helping Children is a non-profit charity dedicated to bringing comfort to children in hospitals, clinics, and shelters by brightening their environment with murals and other art.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) provides services nationwide for families and professionals in the prevention of abducted, endangered, and sexually exploited children.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) raises the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States.
The National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC), is a resource and advocacy organization for crime victims. The mission of the NCVC is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides the nation with a resource available toll-free, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. The web site contains practical information to assist domestic violence victims and domestic violence service providers.
The National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center (NCVC) is a division of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. NCVC is devoted to achieving a better understanding of the impact of criminal victimization on adults, children, and their families.
The UC Davis PCIT Training Center: Federal and State policymakers recognize PCIT as a successful and effective evidence-based practice. For nearly a decade and a half, the CAARE Center has been a leader in developing PCIT for high-risk and maltreating families, and in disseminating PCIT throughout the world.
The Kauffman Best Practices Project Final Report: Closing The Quality Chasm in Child Abuse Treatment: Identifying and Disseminating Best Practices
Guide for Child Welfare Administrators on Evidence Based Practice pertains to prevention and intervention services, but the overarching principles can be applied to all practices in child welfare. It is intended to provide a foundation of information for child welfare administrators.

Presentations

Department of Children & Family Services Conference in Cleveland, Ohio (August 2009): "Understanding How Trauma Impacts Children in Child Welfare and What to Do About It"
Child Abuse Prevention Council (April 2007): "Moving Towards Evidenced Based Practice: National and Local Trends"
NCA Leadership Conference (May 2006): "CAC Directors Guide to Mental Health Services for Abused Children"
February 2006: CSWE Conference (February 2006): "Evidence-Based Practice in Child Welfare: Implication for Research and Education"
Huntsville and Washington presentations by Charles Wilson and Benjamin Saunders (March 2005):
- "Exploring Alternative Strategies for Diffusion of Best Practices"
- "Alternative Model for Child Abuse Teams: Lessons from the Cockpit"
Toronto, Canada presentation by Charles Wilson and Benjamin Saunders (November 2005): "Closing the Quality Chasm in Child Abuse Treatment"

Pamphlets/Brochures

"Preventing Child Maltreatment": A pamphlet describing evidence-based parenting curriculums and child abuse prevention programs was made possible with a grant from the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. These programs were identified by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and presented at The Chadwick Center’s January 2006 San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment. All the programs listed have been submitted to rigorous outcome studies and show positive results. Contact information is provided for each program.