APSAC BLOG
APSAC ANNOUNCES REVISIONS TO ITS DEFINITIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MALTREATMENT
APSAC has produced/is producing a number of publications on psychological maltreatment. These include Practice Guidelines on the Investigation and Determination of Suspected Psychological Maltreatment of Children and Adolescents, the APSAC ...
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2020 Colloquium Call for Proposals Now Open
Submit your proposal today! APSAC is excited to announce the call for abstracts for the 27th Colloquium to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 7-11, 2020. APSAC’s 27th Colloquium ...
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New! CAPSAC Releases Summer 2019 Issue of the Consultant
The California Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (CAPSAC) recently released their Summer 2019 issue of their quarterly newsletter, The Consultant. Inside, you’ll find articles, information on upcoming trainings, ...
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New! APSAC Alert 10(2): 2019 Victims of Child Abuse Reauthorization Act Will Improve Care for Surviv
APSAC is pleased to bring you our latest edition of the APSAC Alert! This edition, authored by Marcella Donaruma, MD, FAAP provides valuable information on the 2019 Victims of Child ...
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Child Maltreatment Impact Factor Raised to 4.047 in 2018
APSAC is proud to share that Child Maltreatment’s Impact Factor rose from 2.984 in 2016 to 4.047 in 2018. Child Maltreatment is ranked 3rd by Impact Factor in the category ...
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CAPSAC Releases Spring 2019 Issue of The Consultant
The California Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (CAPSAC) recently released their Spring 2019 issue of their quarterly newsletter, The Consultant. Inside, you’ll find articles, information on upcoming trainings, ...
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Coming Soon: APSAC and ISPCAN Joint Webinar – “A Meta-Analysis of the Prevalence of Child Sexual Assault
Register Now The International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) and the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) are pleased to present our ...
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New from the APSAC Center of Child Policy: Promoting Justice for Victims of Abusive Head Trauma
A new policy report by the APSAC Center for Child Policy’s Abusive Head Trauma Committee discusses the false controversy regarding the science underpinning diagnosing abusive head trauma and presents attorneys ...
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New! APSAC Advisor 31(1) – Special Open Access Issue!
APSAC is pleased to bring you the latest issue of the APSAC Advisor. This issue, edited by Angelo Giardino, MD, PhD, and Christopher Greeley, MD, MS, contains articles on hot ...
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CAPSAC Releases Winter 2019 Issue of the Consultant
The California Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (CAPSAC) recently released their Winter 2019 issue of their quarterly newsletter, The Consultant. Inside, you’ll find articles, information on upcoming trainings, ...
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One lesson from ‘Leaving Neverland’: Knowledge is power against predators
This article originally appeared at Philly.com. Click here to access the original article. Millions of people were glued to Leaving Neverland, the HBO Michael Jackson documentary detailing the singer’s alleged ...
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Resources for Child Abuse Prevention Month from APSAC
As we quickly approach April, Child Abuse Prevention Month, APSAC would like to thank you for all that you do on behalf of the children you serve and to support ...
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New Resource: Sample Language for a Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation
Get Ready for Child Abuse Prevention Month! One effective way to bring attention to our issue is to ask a local government official to issue a proclamation declaring it child ...
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New Resource from APSAC: What does child maltreatment cost the taxpayers in your state?
The federal government recently released Child Maltreatment 2017, its annual report of cases in the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS). While these numbers have methodologic flaws that ...
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Register Now for the 2019 Colloquium in Salt Lake City!
Salt Lake City hosts a flourishing nightlife, vibrant artistic and cultural scene, numerous museums, high end shopping and the perfect place to plan a trip to awe-inspiring nearby national parks. ...
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Nominate Your Colleague for an APSAC Award
We want to celebrate the efforts and achievements of our APSAC Members and their colleagues! The 2019 APSAC Award nominations are now open for the following categories: Outstanding Service Outstanding ...
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New! APSAC Alert 10(1): No Spanking! – New Policy Statement from the AAP
APSAC is pleased to bring you our latest edition of the APSAC Alert! This edition, authored by Robert Sege, MD, PhD, and co-author of the AAP’s new policy statement “Effective ...
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New! APSAC Advisor Volume 30, Issue 4
APSAC is pleased to bring you the latest issue of the APSAC Advisor. This issue, edited by Angelo Giardino, MD, PhD, and Christopher Greeley, MD, MS, explores both emerging and ...
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New Children’s Bureau Information Memorandum – Reshaping Child Welfare in the United States to F
On November 16, the U.S. Children’s Bureau issued a new Information Memorandum expressing their interest in “reshaping child welfare in the United States to focus on strengthening families through primary ...
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APSAC Issues Letter to DHS Opposing Proposed Rule Change Regarding the Detainment of Migrant Childre
By terminating a 20-year-old settlement agreement, the government currently seeks to detain migrant children and their families indefinitely and without outside oversight. APSAC joins the American Academy of Pediatrics and ...
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APSAC Issues Statement in Support of AAP Statement on the Harms of Hitting Children
This morning, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a long-awaited statement calling for an end to corporal punishment. APSAC believes that hitting children is one of the leading precursors ...
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APSAC Experts Discuss Youth Offenders and Prevention Strategies in the Washington Post
APSAC member Dr. Elizabeth Letourneau and APSAC Executive Director Dr. Janet Rosenzweig offer answers to tough questions around what parents can do when children are accused of sexually inappropriate behavior ...
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CAPSAC Releases Fall 2018 Issue of the Consultant
The California Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (CAPSAC) recently released their Fall 2018 issue of their quarterly newsletter, The Consultant. Inside, you’ll find articles, information on upcoming trainings, ...
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New APSAC Alert, Volume 9, Issue 3: Screening for Social Determinants of Health
APSAC is pleased to present the latest issue of our quarterly news blast – the APSAC Alert. This issue, authored by Michelle Lopez, MD, MPH and Claire Bocchini, MD, MS ...
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Join APSAC in San Diego for our Advanced Training Institutes!
Planning on attending the 34th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment in San Diego, January 28 – 31? Join APSAC for one of our pre-conference institutes ...
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New Post from APSAC Board Member Mary Pulido: Justice for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Clergy — Pass
APSAC board member Mary Pulido recently published a new post at Medium – “Justice for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Clergy — Pass the Child Victims Act Now!” In the ...
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Summer 2018 Issue of The Consultant Now Available
The summer 2018 issues of The Consultant, the quarterly newsletter from the California Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (CAPSAC) is now available. Inside, you’ll find informative articles, information ...
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APSAC Executive Director Dr. Janet Rosenzweig on the news of sexual abuse in the Pennsylvania Cathol
Today, Philly.com published an article by APSAC Executive Director Dr. Janet Rosenzweig on the Pennsylvania Catholic Church. The article, titled “Silence has protected predators in too many institutions” she issues ...
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EndCAN Call for Papers – LOI and Outline Due August 24
The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) is seeking applications for “disruption” papers that would serve a guide for grantmaking for the organization in the coming years. ...
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APSAC Files Friend of the Court Brief in Joseph H. v. State of California
APSAC filed a friend of the court brief requesting that the U.S. Supreme Court decide whether a traumatized ten-year old child is able to waive his rights to remain silent ...
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