APSAC BLOG
APSAC and The New York Foundling Co-Sponsor The National Summit to End Corporal Punishment
On October 12 and 13, 2017, the Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection of the New York Foundling and APSAC co-sponsored the National Summit to End Corporal Punishment in ...
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APSAC Files Brief on Admissibility of Sexual Abuse Accommodation (SAAS) Syndrome Testimony in New Je
APSAC has filed an amicus brief in the New Jersey Supreme Court arguing that the state’s trial courts should admit testimony regarding sexual abuse accommodation syndrome (SAAS). Read the full ...
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Announcing the Paul Crissey Research Grant- To be Awarded January 29, 2018 by The California Profess
The California Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (CAPSAC) annually awards a grant of $500 for outstanding research in the field of child maltreatment. The recipient will also receive ...
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Help the New York Foundling Re-build in Puerto Rico
The devastation caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico hits especially close to home for our partner, The New York Foundling, which serves nearly 1,500 children through their ...
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Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals Cites APSAC’s Amicus Brief in Opinion Ruling Against Trump’s
On Monday, June 13th, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals became the second federal appeals court to rule against President Trump’s revised travel ban and to affirm the injunction issued ...
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APSAC Center for Child Policy Announces Analysis Process
Today, the APSAC Center for Child Policy announced their analysis process, informed by research on over 150 US and international policy organizations and think tanks. To learn more about the ...
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APSAC Files Amicus Briefs on Behalf of Refugee Children
The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children has filed friend of the court briefs in two cases challenging the President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order banning refugees from ...
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APSAC and the New York Foundling Launch The APSAC Center for Child Policy
APSAC, in conjunction with the NY Foundling, is excited to announce the launch of a new policy center. The overall goal of the policy center is to translate the best ...
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APSAC Signs an Open Letter Calling for an End to Corporal Punishment in Schools
APSAC was one of nearly one hundred organizations to sign on to an open letter calling for an end to corporal punishment in schools. Read the full letter here. #CorporalPunishment ...
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APSAC Files Amicus Brief in Wollschlaeger v. Governor of Glorida
An amicus brief was filed on behalf of APSAC in the case of Wollschlaeger v. Governor of Florida. The case in which a state law prohibiting pediatricians/medical doctors from discussing ...
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APSAC joins the American Academy of Pediatrics, the California Medical Association and the Ray E. He
APSAC Joins Leading Medical Organizations in an amicus brief aimed at protecting child abuse pediatricians from being sued and, in turn, protecting children from maltreatment. APSAC joined the American Academy ...
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In Memoriam: Mark Jeffery Chaffin, PhD
Brilliant, witty, and down to earth, Mark was a beloved husband, father, colleague, mentor, and friend. He was born in Oklahoma City to Bill and Jolene Chaffin. Mark grew up ...
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APSAC Board Meets in New Orleans; New Directors and Officers Seated
The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s (APSAC) Board of Directors met June 10 in New Orleans, Louisiana, in conjunction with the association’s 22nd Annual Colloquium. During the ...
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APSAC Recognizes Achievement at its Annual Colloquium
The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) recognized outstanding service and commitment within the field of child maltreatment during its Annual Colloquium, June 11-14, 2014, New Orleans, ...
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APSAC Announces New Board Members
The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s (APSAC) is proud to announce two new board members who will begin serving their term in July of 2015. Mel Schneiderman, ...
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APASC Signs on to Joint Letter Against Decriminalization of Teacher/Student Sexual Abuse
Last Friday, the Washington Post ran a controversial opinion piece written by a former attorney named Betsy Karasik. In the piece, Ms. Karasik argued that some incidents of sexual activity ...
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APSAC Board Meets in Las Vegas; New Directors and Officers Elected
he American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s (APSAC) Board of Directors met June 23-24 in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the meeting, new Officers and Board members were seated. ...
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Awards Presented by APSAC During its Annual Colloquium
The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) recognized outstanding service and commitment within the field of child maltreatment during its Annual Colloquium, June 25-28, 2013, Las Vegas, ...
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APSAC’s 21st Annual Colloquium Is This June in Las Vegas
The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) will host its Annual Colloquium, June 25-28, 2013, at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. APSAC’s Annual Colloquium is a major ...
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APSAC Recognizes Contributions During its Annual Colloquium
The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) recognized outstanding service and commitment within the field of child maltreatment during its Annual Colloquium, June 27-30, 2012, Chicago, Illinois. ...
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APSAC Celebrates its 25th Anniversary During Annual Colloquium in Chicago
More than 500 professionals attended the 20th Annual APSAC Colloquium, sponsored by the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC), which was held June 27-30, 2012, in Chicago, ...
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APSAC Board Meets in Chicago; New Board and Officers Elected
The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s (APSAC) Board of Directors met June 25-26 in Chicago, Illinois. During the meeting, new Board members were seated and 2012 Officers ...
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APSAC Issue Letter of Support for Louisa CSI Dual Offending and Universal Case Tracking Grant Reques
Today, APSAC issued a letter of support for Louisa Child Safety Initiative (Louisa CSI) Dual Offending and Universal Case Tracking Project’s Grant application. Click here to read the full letter ...
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APSAC Colloquium Provided Outstanding Education and Networking for Attendees
Elmhurst, Illinois, July 18, 2011—Nearly 650 professionals attended the 19th Annual APSAC Colloquium, sponsored by the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC), which was held July 13-16, ...
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Awards Presented by APSAC During its Annual Colloquium
Elmhurst, Illinois, July 18, 2011—The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) recognized outstanding service and commitment within the field of child maltreatment during its Annual Colloquium, July ...
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APSAC Names Dr. Michael Haney its Executive Director
Michael L. Haney, Ph.D., a Forensic and Mental Health Consultant, was named Executive Director of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) when its Board of Directors ...
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APSAC Supports NPEIV Application for 2011 SMART Grant.
Today, APSAC issued a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice in support of the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence (NPEIV) application for the SMART 2011 Grant on Comprehensive ...
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