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World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse (November 19, 2009)
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 Child abuse has become an international cross-cultural problem, existing in many different forms. According to the Women's World Summit Foundation (WWSF) Manifesto 2007, "40 million children suffer from abuse and neglect, and require health and social care; over 1 million children are exploited every year in the multi-billion dollar sex industry; and some 180 million children work in the worst forms of child labour." The National Child Traumatic Stress Network joins the Women's World Summit Foundation (WWSF) to observe the eighth World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse on November 19. The day is a call to action urging governments and community organizations around the world to collectively create a culture of prevention of child abuse—physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect—and to play a more active role in promoting the rights of children. The WWSF, which is an international nonprofit with United Nations consultative status, disseminates and shares child abuse prevention programs, legislation, national action plans, and education methods. It also raises awareness, mobilizes public action, and creates partnerships with local child protective organizations. The NCTSN offers the following resources on child abuse prevention for families, communities, educators, policy makers, advocates, and mental health and child welfare professionals.  In order to view and print some of the materials provided, you will need Acrobat Reader. If it is not loaded in your computer, you can download it for free by visiting www.adobe.com. |
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Caring for Kids: What Parents Need to Know about Sexual Abuse (2009) (PDF)  This kit provides parents and caregivers with tools to help them support children who have been victims of sexual abuse, information on the importance of talking to children and youth about body safety, and guidance on how to respond when children disclose sexual abuse. Also included is advice on how to cope with the shock of intrafamilial abuse and with the emotional impact of legal involvement in sexual abuse cases. Child Abuse Fact Sheet Series - Child Physical Abuse Fact Sheet (2009) (PDF)
This fact sheet explains the prevalence and consequences of child physical abuse, and offers guidance on how to recognize and help children who are being physically abused. - Physical Punishment: What Parents Should Know (2009) (PDF)
Many parents believe that physical punishment is an acceptable form of discipline. But child behavior research shows that there are far more effective ways to change children's challenging and upsetting behaviors. This publication provides parents with the facts on the negative impact of physical punishment, and introduces parents to effective alternatives to physically disciplining their children. - Raising Well-Behaved Kids: What Parents Should Know (PDF)
Raising well-behaved kids is a challenge. Although there is no "right way" to do it, there are some methods that work better than others. This fact sheet provides parents and caregivers with positive, proven techniques for changing problem behaviors and setting the tone for a peaceful and happy home. Child Sexual Abuse Fact Sheet: For Parents, Teachers, and Other Caregivers (2007) (PDF) What is child sexual abuse? This fact sheet debunks some common child sexual abuse myths, indicates how to respond to abuse disclosure, and provides tips to help protect children from sexual abuse. Child Welfare Trauma Training Toolkit (2008) (PDF)
The toolkit is designed to teach basic knowledge, skills, and values about working with children who are in the child welfare system and who have experienced traumatic stress. It also teaches how to use this knowledge to support children's safety, permanency, and well-being through case analysis and corresponding interventions tailored for them and their biological and resource families. Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) Directors' Guide to Mental Health Services for Abused Children (PDF)
The guide encourages Child Advocacy Center directors to enhance mental health services within their organizations. It was developed as a collaborative project between the NCTSN and the National Children's Alliance . The Promise of Trauma-Focused Therapy for Childhood Sexual Abuse (2007)
This video was developed to provide information about the impact of child sexual abuse, to emphasize the importance of including parents/caretakers in treatment, and to highlight the need for children in therapy to learn specific skills to deal with what has happened to them and to talk about the details of their sexually abusive experiences. Questions and Answers About Child Physical Abuse (2008) (PDF)
Interview with David Kolko, PhD, an expert on child physical abuse. Questions and Answers About Child Sexual Abuse (2007) (PDF)
Interview with Esther Deblinger, PhD, an expert on child sexual abuse.
ChildSafe International ChildSafe works to prevent child abuse, to protect and help abused children, and to spread awareness about child abuse. The site includes the basic rights of children that were part of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, tips for being childsafe, ChildSafe case studies, highlights of ChildSafe's work including partnerships, and international laws against child abuse. FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Save the Children - Safe You and Safe Me (PDF)
A picture "book" that helps children (aged 7 to 12) learn about violence faced by children around the world and offers them ways to protect themselves from violence. UNICEF - UNICEF's focus areas include child survival and development, education and gender equality, HIV/AIDS in children, child protection, and policy advocacy and partnerships. The site provides resources on these issues for families, health care workers, and other professionals; international statistics on child protection issues such as child trafficking, child labor, violence against children, sexual exploitation of children, and child marriage; and highlights of UNICEF's work with and for adolescents.
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Women's World Summit Foundation (WWSF): Women and Children First - World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse - 19 November
The site addresses why there should be a day dedicated toward child abuse prevention; and the work of the international NGO Coalition working on this World Day including campaigns, membership information, worldwide partnerships, and funding opportunities. Zero to Three
Childhelp International Child Abuse Network (ICAN) - http://www.yesican.org/
ICAN works to break the cycle of child abuse around the world through online chat forums for victims. The site includes the YES ICAN Bulletin Board, educational materials, a worldwide referral system for child abuse services, and other resources. Plans include a 24-hour international hotline. Prevent Child Abuse America - Preventing Child Abuse: What You Can Do
The Shaken Baby Alliance
The Shaken Baby Alliance collaborates with community agencies and professionals to provide support for victim families (including adoptive and foster parents) of shaken baby syndrome (SBS), to advocate justice for SBS victims, and to increase awareness of the problem.
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) APSAC is a nonprofit national organization focused on meeting the needs of professionals engaged in all aspects of services for maltreated children and their families. Childhelp - Help for Professionals: Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
This toll-free 24/7 hotline is staffed by professional crisis counselors who have access to a database of thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. Services are available to professionals (all calls are anonymous) including psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, teachers, school nurses, pediatric dentists, fire investigators, and members of the faith community. FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) - Publications
ISPCAN offers print resources on child abuse including Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal and World Perspectives on Child Abuse -8th Edition. National Crime Victims Research and Training Center - Child Physical and Sexual Abuse: Guidelines for Treatment (PDF)
Developed by a national advisory committee of clinicians, researchers, educators, and administrators, these guidelines outline evidence-based practices for the treatment of children who are survivors of physical and sexual abuse. Discusses child-focused, parent-child, and family interventions; addresses treatment of offenders Prevent Child Abuse America Zero to Three
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