In Memoriam: Vice President Walter Mondale: 1928-2021

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Former Vice President Walter Mondale of Minnesota died on April 19, 2021, after a long career in public services. He will always be remembered by people working in child welfare as the author of the original Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974. He was particularly emphatic that child abuse not solely be seen […]

Join APSAC in Supporting the National Campaign to End For-Profit Foster Care

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Learn more and sign the petition at FixFosterCare.org Sign the Pledge You are invited to a nationwide screening of the award-winning film, Foster Boy, executive produced by Shaquille O’Neal and written/produced by Jay Paul Deratany, which offers a compelling story of how the for-profit foster care system failed one child. Screening window: May 7 – […]

New Zoom Chat: Intrafamilial Child Torture: Case Studies of Investigation and Treatment

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Presented by: Pamela J Miller, JD, MSW, LISW-S May 12, 2021 at 2 pm ET Presented in partnership with the APSAC Center for Child Policy Register Now This 90 minute training will provide an intermediate level introduction to an emerging category of child maltreatment- Intrafamilial Child Torture (ICT), or torture perpetrated against children by their […]

Upcoming Members’ Round Tables | April 14 & May 5

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APSAC Members: Join us for two new upcoming, informal, 60-minute discussion on a specific topic relevant to child maltreatment facilitated by an expert in the field. These special small group discussions are available only to members and participation is limited to 25, first come first serve. A second Round Table discussion on a particular topic […]

Memorial Section in Child Maltreatment

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APSAC is creating an annual “In Memoriam” section in Child Maltreatment (CM) to recognize the passing of those who have contributed significantly to the mission of APSAC since its inception. Eligible individuals include, but are not limited to, those who have held leadership positions within APSAC (e.g., Board of Directors) or who have contributed significant […]

Announcing APSAC’s 28th Colloquium | Offered Virtually July 12-15, 2021

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Promoting Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Across Disciplines and Organizations Addressing Child Maltreatment Opening events, members meeting and awards presentation: July 12 Three days and multiple tracks featuring APSAC’s distinguished mix of research and practice: July 13, 14, 15 APSAC’s Virtual Colloquium will bring high-quality interdisciplinary learning opportunities to child maltreatment researchers and practitioners across […]

CALL FOR CONSULTING EDITORS OF THE APSAC ADVISOR | Deadline August 15

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The APSAC Advisor currently is seeking Consulting Editors in the following areas: Early Childhood Education Child Welfare Equity & Social Justice Prevention Public Health The primary responsibility of a Consulting Editor is to assist in the identification of reviewers for the Advisor within their area of expertise. The Editorial Team will contact the Consulting Editors […]

New Lecture in the APSAC Certificate Program & Lecture Series | April 8, 2021

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Join us on April 8 from 4:00 to 5:30 PM ET for the next lecture in the APSAC Systemic Racism in Child Welfare Certificate Program. Register Here Lecture 8: Implementing Culturally Responsive Practice with African American Families Presenter: Samantha Francois, PhD African American families have formed and functioned under the strain of systemic anti-Black racism […]