APSAC BLOG
New APSAC Advisor (Volume 30, Issue 2): Foster Care Special Issue
May is National Foster Care Month, and APSAC is proud to present the Foster Care special issue of our members-only publication, the APSAC Advisor! We hope you benefit from the ...
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Education Bill Championed by APSAC-NY Passes the Senate
A bill championed by APSAC-NY and the New York Society on the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC) just passed the New York Senate and will be sent to the ...
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New Resource: Parent Toolkits from the US Center for Safe Sport
APSAC is pleased this toolkit co-authored by APSAC Executive Director Dr. Janet Rosenzweig for the US Center for Safe Sport – the independent, national safe sport organization responsible for delivering ...
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Citing APSAC, Utah AG Tells State Supreme Court Hitting Children with a Belt is Abuse
The Utah Attorney General’s Office has filed a brief with the State’s Supreme in an appeal from a trial court’s finding that hitting a child with a belt is harmful ...
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APSAC Publishes Understanding Child Maltreatment 2016
This is the 6th edition of this report, originally commissioned by Prevent Child Abuse America. This paper is distributed to help ensure that data published in the annual Child Maltreatment ...
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New Member Benefit! Access Past Issues of the Advisor and Alert Online!
Members can now access nearly 30 years of the APSAC Advisor and nearly 10 years of the APSAC Alert online in an indexed, searchable library. To access this extraordinary collection, ...
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From the APSAC Center for Child Policy: The Digest of Child Maltreatment Reporting Laws
Through the APSAC Center for Child Policy, we work to translate the best available research findings into usable resources that promote best practices in all professions involved with child maltreatment. ...
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Free Webinar: Psychological Maltreatment – A Central Issue in Violence Against Children (Co-Sponsore
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, APSAC and the International Society on the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) will be co-hosting a webinar on Psychological Maltreatment (PM) ...
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In Memoriam: Neil Snyder
Neal Snyder attended Reed College in Oregon before graduating Phi Beta Kappa from UC Berkeley with a BA and MA in sociology, and obtained his JD from Hastings College. As ...
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In Memoriam: Karen Saywitz
Dr. Karen Saywitz, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the UCLA School of Medicine, received the Research Career Achievement Award from the American Professional Society on the Abuse of ...
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New! APSAC Advisor Volume 30, Issue 1- Munchausen by Proxy Special Issue
APSAC is proud to present the March 2018 issue of our members-only publication, the APSAC Advisor! We hope you benefit from the content expertly curated by our guest editor Beatrice ...
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New APSAC Alert! Volume 9, Issue 1: Munchausen by Proxy
APSAC is proud to share the most recent issue of the , our publication designed to bring important research findings and news relevant to practitioners in all areas of child ...
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Issue 7 of the FLAPSAC Newsletter is Here!
Please enjoy the seventh issue of the Florida Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s (FLAPSAC) newsletter! This edition, authored by Dr. Bruce J. MacIntosh, contains news from the field, ...
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Cast Your Vote for the 2018 Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is pleased to present the membership with the following candidates to consider for election to the Board. Currently, there are two openings for elected members of ...
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Nominate a Colleague for an APSAC Award – Deadline is April 2!
We want to celebrate the efforts and achievements of our APSAC Members and their colleagues! The 2018 APSAC Award nominations are now open for the following categories: Outstanding Service – ...
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APSAC Executive Director Janet Rosenzweig on What Parents Can Do to Hold Organizations Accountable a
APSAC Executive Director Janet Rosenzweig has written a post for Philly.com on the role of parents in holding organizations accountable for the safety of children in the wake of the ...
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IAPSAC Releases Position Paper on Mandatory Reporter Training
The Iowa Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (IAPSAC) has issued a position paper on Mandatory Reporter Training (MRT). In the paper, IAPSAC argues that the quality of MRT ...
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APSAC Issues Statement on Parkland Shooting
APSAC has issued a statement responding the the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that killed 17. Click here to read the full statement. #PressReleases
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New Post by APSAC-NY President Mary Pulido: Why Spanking Your Child Does Not Work
APSAC-NY President Mary Pulido has a new piece at Medium entitled, “Why Spanking Your Child Does Not Work.” In the post, she provides data on the harmful effects of corporal ...
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Abstract Submission Open for Charleston Child Trauma Conference
The call for abstracts for the Charleston Child Trauma Conference, taking place October 16-19, 2018, is now open! The conference is designed to feature presentations which allow: Front-line professionals to ...
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West Coast APSAC Members: Attend CAPSAC’s One-Day Training on Treatment of Complex Trauma in Chi
On Thursday, February 22nd, CAPSAC is hosting a one-day training on Treatment of Complex Trauma in Children and Their Families at California State University Los Angeles presented by Dr. Cheryl ...
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APSAC and CAPSAC Release Joint Statement on Turpin Case in California
APSAC and CAPSAC have released a joint statement on the tragic Turpin case in California. Click here to read the full statement. #PressReleases #CAPSAC
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Winter 2018 Issue of The Consultant Now Available
The winter 2018 issue of The Consultant, the California Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s (CAPSAC) quarterly newsletter, is now available. Inside this wonderful resource, you’ll find: 1. Improving ...
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APSAC-NY President Dr. Mary Pulido on a #MeToo Movement for Child Sex Abuse Survivors
In the era of #MeToo, it seems like we’ve reached a cultural “tipping point” where sexual abusers and harassers are starting to be held accountable for their actions. Yet, policy ...
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New APSAC Alert: A Public Health Approach to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: Summary of
APSAC is proud to share the most recent issue of the APSAC Alert, our publication designed to bring important research findings and news relevant to practitioners in all areas of ...
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New APSAC Advisor (Volume 29, Issue 2) – Poverty, Justice, Education, and More
APSAC is proud to present the December 2017 issue of our members-only publication, the APSAC Advisor! We hope you benefit from the content expertly curated by our co-editors Angelo P. ...
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APSAC Holds Inaugural Psychological Maltreatment Symposium in Montclair, New Jersey
On December 11th, APSAC held a one-day symposium on Psychological Maltreatment, put on in partnership with Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey, Montclair State University, and the New Jersey Children’s Alliance. ...
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New Practice Guidelines Available – MUNCHAUSEN BY PROXY (MBP): Clinical & Case Management Guidan
These guidelines provide education on terminology, warning signs and identification, assessment of abuse and psychopathology, reporting requirements, case management, treatment, and reunification. They are intended to provide guidance to medical ...
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APSAC Practice Guidelines Now Free
APSAC is pleased to share that the APSAC Board of Directors has voted to make all our Practice Guidelines available for free! The following titles are current available: The Investigation ...
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New APSAC Alert: APSAC’s Recent Amicus Activity
APSAC is proud to share the The APSAC Alert, our publication designed to bring important research findings and news relevant to practitioners in all areas of child maltreatment directly to ...
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