APSAC 33rd Colloquium Welcome & Opening Plenary Speakers!

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Register for the APSAC Colloquium! A groundbreaking national assessment reveals a devastating truth—every state is falling short in the fight against child sexual abuse and exploitation. The 2025 United States Out of the Shadows Index, developed by Economist Impact and supported by World Childhood Foundation USA, delivers states a failing average score of 49.9 out […]

Register Now! 33rd APSAC Colloquium

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]