Register Now! 33rd APSAC Colloquium
Register Now! 33rd APSAC Colloquium Theme: Connecting. Solving. Bridging. June 14–18, 2026 | Sheraton New Orleans For over three decades, the APSAC Colloquium has been a cornerstone for professionals and researchers working to prevent and respond to child maltreatment. Now in its 33rd year, this go-to conference continues to bring together the field’s most respected voices and emerging innovators […]
Outstanding Front Line Professional Award
Outstanding Front Line Professional Award Please join APSAC in congratulating Dr. Anne Troy for the Outstanding Frontline Professional Award. For over four decades, Dr. Anne Troy has exemplified unwavering dedication to protecting vulnerable children and advancing the field of child maltreatment prevention. A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, forensic nurse, and associate professor of nursing, Anne has spent […]
David Chadwick Outstanding Professional Award
David L. Chadwick Outstanding Professional Award Please join APSAC in congratulating Donna Pence for the David L. Chadwick Outstanding Professional Award. A trailblazer in child protection, Donna Pence broke barriers as the first female Special Agent in the history of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, dedicating 25 years to advancing the protection of children through investigative […]
Advancement of Cultural Competency in Child Maltreatment Prevention and Intervention Award
Advancement of Cultural Competency in Child Maltreatment Prevention and Intervention Award Please join APSAC in congratulating Amnoni Myers, MPA for the Advancement of Cultural Competency in Child Maltreatment Prevention and Intervention Award. A nationally recognized child welfare advocate, consultant, and author, Amnoni Myers has dedicated her life to advancing equity, cultural humility, and trauma-informed practices […]
Legislative Advocacy Award
Legislative Advocacy Award Please join APSAC in congratulating the first recipient of the Legislative Advocacy Award, Louisiana State Representative Kim Carver. In 2025, the APSAC Board of directors established the Legislative Advocacy Award. This Award honors an individual or organization that has demonstrated outstanding dedication and effectiveness in advocating for legislative and policy changes to […]
David Chadwick Outstanding Professional Award
David Chadwick Outstanding Professional Award Please join APSAC in congratulating Sarah Perl, MSN, CRNP-AP for the David L. Chadwick Outstanding Professional Award. Sarah Perl exemplifies the highest standards of professional excellence, leadership, and dedication in the prevention, identification, and treatment of child maltreatment. A pediatric nurse practitioner and forensic nurse examiner, Sarah has spent her […]
Outstanding Front Line Professional Award
Outstanding Frontline Professional Award Please join APSAC in congratulating the Oregon Regional Forensic Interview Team for the Outstanding Frontline Professional Award. This remarkable team – comprised of Jennifer Wheeler, LPC; Katie Greathouse, MSW; Cari Allen; and Nichole Schumann, MS – embodies the highest standards of frontline excellence in child maltreatment response. With a combined […]
Prevention Award
Prevention Award Please join APSAC in congratulating Dr. Lucien Lombardo for the Prevention Award. For decades, Dr. Lombardo has advanced the rights and dignity of children through groundbreaking research, advocacy, and education. His work has shaped international, best practices in child protection, particularly through his leadership in promoting No Hit Zones and efforts to eliminate corporal […]
Faith Leadership Award
Faith Leadership Award Please join APSAC in congratulating the first recipient of the Faith Leadership Award, Pete Singer, MSW. This award honors an individual or organization within the faith community whose leadership, advocacy, and action have advanced child protection and maltreatment prevention. Recipients use their platform to create safe, supportive, and trauma-informed spaces for children and […]
Outstanding Media Coverage Award
Outstanding Media Coverage Award Please join APSAC in congratulating Andrea Dunlop for the Outstanding Media Coverage Award. Andrea’s impactful work has elevated public understanding of child maltreatment and championed the voices of survivors and professionals alike. Andrea is a bestselling author, acclaimed podcast host, and co-founder of Munchausen Support, a nonprofit organization providing education and resources […]