New! APSAC Advisor 31(1) – Special Open Access Issue!
APSAC is pleased to bring you the latest issue of the APSAC Advisor. This issue, edited by Angelo Giardino, MD, PhD, and Christopher Greeley, MD, MS, contains articles on hot topics in child maltreatment and a special section on ending corporal punishment. Articles in this issue include: At Issue: Child Abuse Reporters and the Immunity […]
CAPSAC Releases Winter 2019 Issue of the Consultant
The California Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (CAPSAC) recently released their Winter 2019 issue of their quarterly newsletter, The Consultant. Inside, you’ll find articles, information on upcoming trainings, and resources beneficial to professionals both within and outside of California. Read the full issue here. #CAPSAC
One lesson from ‘Leaving Neverland’: Knowledge is power against predators
This article originally appeared at Philly.com. Click here to access the original article. Millions of people were glued to Leaving Neverland, the HBO Michael Jackson documentary detailing the singer’s alleged sexual abuse of boys, but many others likely turned away. Some may have turned away because they believe these allegations are false, but others — […]
Resources for Child Abuse Prevention Month from APSAC
As we quickly approach April, Child Abuse Prevention Month, APSAC would like to thank you for all that you do on behalf of the children you serve and to support your community awareness activities. In our forthcoming newsletter, we will include information for ordering pinwheels, writing proclamations and other ways to bring attention to child […]
New Resource: Sample Language for a Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation
Get Ready for Child Abuse Prevention Month! One effective way to bring attention to our issue is to ask a local government official to issue a proclamation declaring it child abuse prevention month in your community. A presentation often generates press coverage and provides great material for your social media presence. Follow this link for […]
New Resource from APSAC: What does child maltreatment cost the taxpayers in your state?
The federal government recently released Child Maltreatment 2017, its annual report of cases in the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS). While these numbers have methodologic flaws that stop them from being considered a true measure of the incidence if maltreatment, they are very useful for advocacy and messaging, One especially compelling message […]
Register Now for the 2019 Colloquium in Salt Lake City!
Salt Lake City hosts a flourishing nightlife, vibrant artistic and cultural scene, numerous museums, high end shopping and the perfect place to plan a trip to awe-inspiring nearby national parks. What a great way to combine family fun with APSAC’s 26th Colloquia! Explore our brochure for a list of all available workshops and presenters, featuring […]
Nominate Your Colleague for an APSAC Award
We want to celebrate the efforts and achievements of our APSAC Members and their colleagues! The 2019 APSAC Award nominations are now open for the following categories: Outstanding Service Outstanding Professional Mark Chaffin Outstanding Research Career Achievement Outstanding Front Line Professional Outstanding Media Coverage Outstanding Research Article Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation APSAC Prevention Award Outstanding Service […]
New! APSAC Alert 10(1): No Spanking! – New Policy Statement from the AAP
APSAC is pleased to bring you our latest edition of the APSAC Alert! This edition, authored by Robert Sege, MD, PhD, and co-author of the AAP’s new policy statement “Effective Discipline to Raise Healthy Children,” summarizes the new American Academy of Pediatrics statement, which advocates against the use of corporal punishment, offers resources on positive […]
New! APSAC Advisor Volume 30, Issue 4
APSAC is pleased to bring you the latest issue of the APSAC Advisor. This issue, edited by Angelo Giardino, MD, PhD, and Christopher Greeley, MD, MS, explores both emerging and on-going issues in child maltreatment. Articles in this issue include: At Issue: Supporting Our Immigrant Children Evidence-Based Assessment in the Aftermath of Disasters: Towards a […]