APSAC BLOG

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 ...

4700a8 087fc3a36c06427cbcbe66f9ba15a072mv2 1

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 ...

4700a8 0540f2376d8843069e6f203006936963mv2

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. ...

4700a8 960149ed51f04394a4f9910f4b971498mv2

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. ...

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 ...

4700a8 e215300e75904e39b1ccadf27c7ac898mv2

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 ...

4700a8 087fc3a36c06427cbcbe66f9ba15a072mv2 1 1

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 ...

4700a8 9087cebb483d43409e30f270ebd2ec22mv2

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 ...

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 ...

4700a8 20b980906ba04b7f9746808eb89bd798mv2

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 ...

4700a8 56a1652751d644199186aa3ca32b7702mv2

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 ...

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 ...

4700a8 43ae646c3ea2474fa09273e98eea31f2mv2

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

4700a8 f0eca7d2d37c4b48aa04c613078472cfmv2

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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. ...

Awards Presented by APSAC During its Annual Colloquium

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 ...

APSAC Recognizes Contributions During its Annual Colloquium

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...