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Sept Reading Club

APSAC Racial Justice Section presents the Reading Club

APSAC Racial Justice Section presents the Reading Club Presenter: Rocio Chang, PsyD Book: The Time Is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage  Author: Joan Chittister
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Join the 2026 APSAC Webinars!

Join the 2026 APSAC Webinars! The August and September sessions are scheduled from 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET. The final session will take place on November 18 from 4:00–5:00 p.m. ET. General ...
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Nov Nursing Summit

APSAC’s 1st Annual Forensic Nursing Summit

Register for APSAC’s 1st Annual Forensic Nursing Summit  Skill Level: Introductory / Intermediate General Admission: $200.00 APSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff Admission: Free 5.5 CE Credits (Nursing) Non-Members: $25.00 5.5 ...
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July Reading Club

APSAC Racial Justice Section presents the Reading Club

Register Now for July’s Racial Justice Reading Club! Presenter: Brandee L. Collins, MPA Book: Investigating Families: Motherhood in the Shadow of Child Protective Services  Author: Kelley Fong  
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Call for Proposals Now Open for the 34th APSAC Colloquium!

APSAC Call for Proposals is Now Open!  Call for Proposals – 34th APSAC Colloquium Theme: Rhythm of Collaboration June 20–24, 2027 | Sheraton New Orleans For over three decades, the APSAC Colloquium has been ...
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¡Fechas anunciadas! Postúlese a la Clínica de Entrevistas Forenses en Español

Solicita aquí Más información aquí Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para el lanzamiento de la Clínica de Entrevistas Forenses en Español, desarrollada específicamente para fortalecer las competencias profesionales de entrevistadores ...
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Open for Public Comment – APSAC Practice Guidelines For Visits In Child Welfare

APSAC would like your comments on proposed Practice Guidelines! The Association of Professionals Solving the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is currently accepting comments from members and the public regarding the ...
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✨Sponsorship & Exhibit Opportunities: 33rd APSAC Colloquium

33rd Colloquium Sponsorship Please email us at APSACColloquium@APSAC.org
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Announcing APSAC 33rd Colloquium June 17th Keynote Speakers!

Register for the 33rd APSAC Colloquium  
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Spanking: Helpful or Harmful? Parents and Caregivers, Let’s Talk

Spanking: Helpful or Harmful? Parents and Caregivers, Let’s Talk
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APSAC 33rd Colloquium Welcome & Opening Plenary Speakers!

Register for the APSAC Colloquium! A groundbreaking national assessment reveals a devastating truth—every state is falling short in the fight against child sexual abuse and exploitation. The 2025 United States ...
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Practical Science: New Research from Child Maltreatment

Practical Science: New Research from Child Maltreatment Article Featured: Characteristics of Child Sexual Abuse Material in Peer-to-Peer Networks and Predictors of its Severity: Insights From Filenames. Presenters: Ted Cross, PhD, Camille Cooper ...
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APSAC Webinar: Duck, Duck, Grey Duck: Conducting Suspect Identification Lineups with Children

Register Here: APSAC Webinar: Duck, Duck, Grey Duck: Conducting Suspect Identification Lineups with Children General Admission (individual session): $30.00APSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff Admission: Free1 CE Credit (Social Work & ...
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Zoom Chat: Advocacy: Supporting Parents of Children with Disabilities

Register Here: Zoom Chat: Advocacy: Supporting Parents of Children with Disabilities Description: This workshop will share strategies to help you model for parents what to say and actions to take in ...
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Zoom Chat: Celebrate National Social Work Month

Register Here- Zoom Chat: Celebrate National Social Work Month Uplifting Unsung Heroines & Heroes: America’s Social Workers Presenter: Darrell Armstrong, EdS-MFT Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress – On and Off the Job  Description: Doing ...
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APSAC Advisor: The Intersection of Mental Health, Education, and Child Well-Being of BIPOC Families

Title: The Intersection of Mental Health, Education, and Child Well-Being of BIPOC Families  Presenters: Masica Jordan Alston, EdD, LCPC; Nikki Ham, EdD; Melissa Duchene Kelly, PhD; Brittany Williams-Grant, PhD
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APSAC Advisor

APSAC Advisor: Conceptualizing Child Abuse Advocacy Through Post-Structural Feminism and Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Lens Title: Conceptualizing Child Abuse Advocacy Through Post-Structural Feminism and Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Lens Presenters:  Leta Hooper, EdD Description:  School personnel represent ...
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APSAC 8-Week Course on Technology Solutions and Challenges in Child Maltreatment

Register Here for the APSAC 8-Week Course on Technology Solutions and Challenges in Child Maltreatment   Skill Level: Introductory / Intermediate General Admission (entire 8-week course): $160.00 APSAC Members and The ...
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The APSAC Prevention Series

Register Here for the APSAC Prevention Series    The APSAC Prevention Series returns in 2026 will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This is a monthly opportunity to learn ...
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APSAC Webinar

General Admission (individual session): $30.00APSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff Admission: Free1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) Non-Members: $30.001 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) APSAC Members and NY Foundling: $20.00APSAC Members: You will receive ...
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Zoom Chat: Influence of Technology on Teen Mental Health and the Rise of Black Teen Suicide

Presenters: Rev. Dr. Darrell Armstrong, EdS-MFT, MDiv, DDiv, FAPSAC; Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman; Rev. Dr. Karen Jackson Weaver, MA, EdM, PhD; Rev. Dr. Marella Holmes, MDiv, LICSW, DMin Suicide rates among Black ...
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Open for Public Comment – APSAC Practice Guidelines For Visits In Child Welfare

APSAC would like your comments on proposed Practice Guidelines! The Association of Professionals Solving the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is currently accepting comments from members and the public regarding the APSAC ...
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APSAC Webinar: Hidden Mental Health Risks of AI Chatbots and Companions

General Admission (individual session): $30.00APSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff Admission: Free1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) Non-Members: $30.001 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) APSAC Members and NY Foundling: $20.00APSAC Members: You will receive ...
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Register Now! 33rd APSAC Colloquium

Register Now! 33rd APSAC Colloquium Theme: Connecting. Solving. Bridging.  June 14–18, 2026 | Sheraton New Orleans For over three decades, the APSAC Colloquium has been a cornerstone for professionals and researchers working ...
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NEW! APSAC Advisor 38.4: Special Issue on Faith and Children

Read the Latest APSAC Advisor! A Little Child Shall Lead Them: A Special APSAC Advisor on the Need for Faith and Child Protection Leaders to Collaborate in Addressing the Spiritual ...
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NEW! APSAC Advisor 38.3: Special Issue on Black Mental Health

APSAC Advisor 38.3: Special Issue on Black Mental Health A Critical Literature Review of African American Families’ Experiences with the Behavioral Health Delivery System Given current disparities faced by African ...
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Apply Now! APSAC Virtual Child Forensic Interview Clinic

Apply Now! APSAC Virtual Forensic Interview Clinic Upcoming Forensic Interview Clinic February 10, 11, 12 and February 17, 18, 2026 10 am– 5:30 pm Eastern time Member Registration: $1199 Non-Member Registration: $1489 ...
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Free registration: Improving Advocacy for Children Placed in Congregate Care Facilities

Free registration: Zoom Chat: Improving Advocacy for Children Placed in Congregate Care Facilities Description: This webinar examines the need to reform how child welfare advocates and attorneys support youth placed in ...
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Do No Harm: Interviewing Skills Needed When There’s a Concern of Child Abuse: The Why, The When, and The How

Do No Harm: Interviewing Skills Needed When There’s a Concern of Child Abuse: The Why, The When, and The How A First-of-Its-Kind, Multi-Module Training Series For professionals who may talk ...
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Urban Arts and Trauma Systems Treatment: Creative Solutions for Psychological Trauma

Register for Urban Arts and Trauma Systems Treatment: Creative Solutions for Psychological Trauma  General Admission (individual session): $30.00APSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff Admission: Free1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) Non-Members: $30.001 ...
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