Chapter 1 Section 17

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In addition to the sites listed below, the sections in chapter 1 on Reactive Attachment Disorder (section 1), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (section 7), and Dissociative Disorders (section 10) are relevant to abuse and neglect.

American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, a multidisciplinary society disseminating information on child abuse prevention and treatment, as well as related forensic issues.
  • Describes the Society’s conferences and publications.

Childhelp USA

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Childhelp USA, an organization promoting treatment, prevention, and research for abused children.
  • Brief FAQ section about child abuse.
  • Toll-free number for reporting abuse.
  • Links to a small number of related sites.

International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.
  • Information about the Society’s conferences and training programs.
  • Worldwide links for professional associations dealing with abuse and neglect.

National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • FAQs and statistical information about child abuse and child protective services.
  • Bibliographies about abuse and neglect.
  • Information about preventing abuse.
  • Annotated links to Web sites of agencies and professional societies dealing with abuse and neglect.

National Council on Elder Abuse

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: National Council on Elder Abuse, a partnership of six agencies.
  • Fact sheet about elder abuse.
  • Links to hotline numbers for reporting abuse and adult protective services agencies in every state.
  • Information about ordering pamphlets on elder abuse.
  • Directory of relevant Web sites.
  • Lists upcoming conferences.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: National Domestic Violence Hotline.
  • Information about the hotline.
  • Links to sites dealing with domestic violence.

Parents Anonymous, Inc.

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Parents Anonymous, a nonprofit organization offering free parental support groups to prevent child abuse.
  • Web site contains information about Parents Anonymous, with contact information for finding a local support group.

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