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 a host of other organizations in opposing this rule proposed by the Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services. Please see APSAC’s comment […]
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 in a recent article for the Washington Post. In addition, they offer strategies all parents can use to prevent these behaviors. Read the full article […]
Call to Action: Join Lawyer Moms of America in Calling for a Just and Humane Resolution to Family Se
Lawyer Moms of America is calling on APSAC members to consider signing an open letter to US Representatives calling for a just and humane resolution to the ongoing crisis of families seeking asylum in the U.S. being separated or detained at the border. Click here to read the full letter. You do not need to […]
APSAC Position Statement: Separating Immigrant Children from their Families at the United States Bor
After careful review and consideration, the Board of Directors of The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children is releasing a statement on the abhorrent practice of separating children from their parents in the name of border security. The full text of the statement is below. APSAC POSITION STATEMENT SEPARATING IMMIGRANT CHILDREN FROM THEIR […]
APSAC Welcomes Four New Members and a New Slate of Officers to the Board of Directors
On Tuesday, June 12, 2018, APSAC welcomed four new members to the Board of Directors. Each new member is profiled below: Ron Laney is an Associate staff member at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, Wisconsin and has been since his retirement in 2011 from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) in […]
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 the Board and each candidate has been vetted by the nominating committee. We request that you vote for two of the candidates to serve a […]
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 – The Award recognizes a member who has made substantial contributions to APSAC through leadership and service to the Society. Outstanding Professional – The Award recognizes […]
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 USA Gymnastics scandal. She notes that while organizations should take allegations seriously, it’s not uncommon to see institutional inaction, making the role of parents all […]
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
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 punishment and provides practical alternatives based on a child’s age. You can read the full piece at Medium here. #APSACNY #CorporalPunishment