APSAC Amicus Committee Files Brief in Smathers vs. Glass
On September 8, 2020, the APSAC Amicus Committee filed a brief in Smathers v. Glass. This jurisdictional memorandum argues that the Supreme Court of Ohio should accept the case for review, because child fatalities due to Intrafamilial Child Torture is an issue of great general importance. Also, holding Child Protective Services accountable for complying with […]
Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Our Lifetime: A Virtual Conference – October 15-16, 2020
The New York Foundling and the National Initiative to End Corporal Punishment Co-sponsored by: American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children US Alliance to End the Hitting of Children Academy on Violence and Abuse Prevent Child Abuse America Stop Spanking Proudly Presents Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Our Lifetime A Virtual Conference Thursday, October […]
2020 Elections to the APSAC Board of Directors Now Open: Meet the Slate of Candidates
Darrell Armstrong, M.Div., Ed.S., MFT, D.D. Darrell Armstrong, M.Div., Ed.s., MFT, D.D., is pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church (Trenton, NJ) a thriving multicultural and multigenerational community of faith, which under Armstrong’s leadership became the first house of worship in the US to officially declare itself a No-Hit Zone. His policy training at Stanford University (BA […]
The Board of Directors of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children Welcomes New Ch
After a national search process, Vincent J. Palusci, MD, MS has been appointed to a five-year term as Editor-in-Chief of Child Maltreatment succeeding Dr. Daniel Whitaker when his term ends later in 2020. Dr. Palusci is a Professor of Pediatrics at New York University Grossman School of Medicine in New York City where he chairs […]
Opportunity for High School Students!
“A Summer with Childhood” is a new program focused on youth advocacy to prevent and address topics related to child sexual abuse and exploitation. The remote, 5-week global institute (July 20- August 21) for high school students will equip future leaders with the knowledge about the global epidemic of child abuse exploitation offline and online, […]
Introducing The APSAC & Foundling Online Course
Child maltreatment work is by nature multidisciplinary; we all share the same goal of ensuring health, safety and justice for children and families. APSAC and the New York Foundling have developed a comprehensive, multidisciplinary Online Course for professionals to help expand their perspective and knowledge base to support effective practice in any child welfare setting. […]
Upcoming Webinar from an APSAC Partner – The Connection between Asthma and Toxic Stress: Insights fr
Thursday, May 12 at 3 pm Eastern. Register Now This free webinar is presented by the National Committee on Asthma and Toxic Stress (NCATS) in partnership with the Center for Youth Wellness, the Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy and Asthma Research at Stanford Medical Center. Currently, there are no standard asthma management guidelines that […]
Upcoming Webinar From APSAC & The New York Foundling: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therap
Join APSAC and The New York Foundling for a webinar on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 2 pm eastern titled, “Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for Children in Foster Care” and led by Anthony P. Mannarino, Ph.D. TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment for children and families exposed to traumatic life events. This webinar will […]
Join APSAC for a Zoom Chat: Guidance for Teachers and Counselors During COVID-19 & Other Crises
Join APSAC for a Zoom Chat on Thursday, May 14 at 1 pm eastern titled, “Guidance for Teachers and Counselors During COVID-19 & Other Crises” led by Sarah Rock, JD & Rachel Gilgoff, MD, CCTP. In this chat, the presenters will share a new tool designed to help professionals prioritize student safety, well-being and academic […]
Join APSAC for a Free Virtual Yoga Session: Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 pm Eastern
Take a deep breath and unwind with a free virtual yoga session with APSAC and certified yoga instructor, Gaye Molaison. Register Here