Corporal Punishment in Public Schools in the United States: An Overview of State Policy
Children have tremendous potential – which our society needs – and which we have a shared obligation to foster and protect.
412 results found for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Children have tremendous potential – which our society needs – and which we have a shared obligation to foster and protect.
We examine a study on the economic impact of child maltreatment as well as another study that explores the association between report card release dates and verified cases of child physical abuse.
Prevent Child Abuse America pays tribute to Sid Johnson, a tireless champion for children and families across the country and former President and CEO of this organization (1998–2005), who passed last month, surrounded by family, near Eugene, Oregon.
This report presents evidence for HOPE (Health Outcomes of Positive Experiences) based on newly released, compelling data that reinforce the need to promote positive experiences for children and families in order to foster healthy childhood development despite the adversity common in so many families.
Catherine Murphy holds a BS in Criminal Justice & Criminology from Loyola University Chicago and a MA in Public Policy & Administration from Northwestern University. Her career focuses on public policy, clinical research, and, most importantly, advocating for and serving vulnerable populations. Prior to joining Prevent Child Abuse America, she worked at the Cook County Juvenile Court Clinic, a program that provides forensic mental health evaluations for the children and families involved in the Juvenile Justice and Child Protection court proceedings. Research projects she has participated in include a review of risk and protective factors for court-involved youth, an assessment of a child maltreatment risk inventory, and an evaluation of state-level police use of force data collection policies. Catherine’s work with the children and families in the court system sparked her passion for child maltreatment prevention research and policy.
Each year, countless children are sexually victimized by those responsible for their care, be it in the home, in communities of worship, or in youth serving organizations. We must do better!
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This resource answers frequently asked questions about the The American Rescue Plan Act, specifically addressing the provisions related to emergency funding for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program and the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA).