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| Child Abuse |
Health After Trauma
Dr. Ellen Taliaferro has developed a free online newsletter. Its purpose is to build community among survivors and members of the helping professions who serve them, and to explore the long-term consequences of abuse and violence.
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American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)
The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is a membership society dedicated to serving professionals who work in child abuse and neglect to assist them in improving the quality of services to these children and their families. |
CAC Academy Online
The National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) is a non-profit organization that provides training, prevention, intervention and treatment services to fight child abuse and neglect. NCAC offers training for child abuse professionals throughout the nation and a
CAC Academy Online - a series of presentations related to child maltreatment that are offered via the Internet. The CAC Academy Online is offered at no charge for participants. |
Children's Bureau
A free online digest available on the Web or in e-mail format, is designed for professionals concerned with child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption. It presents up-to-date news from the field in the form of short, targeted articles. |
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This online portal connects visitors to information and resources targeted to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families.
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Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)
Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) is the nation's oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization. CWLA is committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm. |
Childhelp USA®
Childhelp USA® exists to meet the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children by focusing their efforts in the areas of treatment, prevention, and research. Their website contains important information on child abuse. The National Child Abuse Hotline can be reached at 1-800-4-A-CHILD. |
Darkness to Light
Darkness to Light works to prevent sexual abuse through education and public awareness aimed toward adults. |
International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
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The International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) is a multidisciplinary international organization that brings together a worldwide cross-section of committed professionals to work towards the prevention and treatment of child abuse, neglect and exploitation globally. www.ipscan.org |
Lucas County Family Council
Lucas County Family Council supports strong, nurturing & healthy families by creating & sustaining a collaborative, accessible & effective system of services. |
Lucas County Safe Haven for Newborns
Lucas County Safe Haven for Newborns allows women to safely abandon their unharmed newborn baby under 72 hours of age to emergency response professionals. |
National Call to Action
National Call to Action is a grassroots movement to end child abuse and neglect—mobilizing people to dramatically reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect in the U.S. |
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome provides advocacy on behalf of victims, families, consultation services for professionals, national and international training conferences, and educational materials and program models that can be replicated at local and state levels. |
National Scientific Council on the Developing Child
Excessive Stress Disrupts the Architecture of the Developing Brain. |
National Children's Alliance
The National Children's Alliance is a nationwide not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote and support communities in providing a coordinated investigation and comprehensive response to victims of severe child abuse. |
Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center
The Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center offers a full range of training and technical assistance to developed and developing children's advocacy centers.
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National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
The National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information was established in 1974 by the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to collect, organize, and disseminate information on all aspects of child maltreatment. |
Northwest Ohio Family Connections
Northwest Ohio Family Connections is designed to prevent child abuse, support families, and strengthen communities across Northwest Ohio by developing a family friendly accessible information and referral network. |
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is a component of the Office of Justice Programs under the US Department of Justice. OJJDP collaborates with professionals from diverse disciplines to improve juvenile justice policies and practices, and implement effective programs for juveniles. |
Ohio Children's Trust Fund (OCTF)
The Ohio Children's Trust Fund (OCTF) was created by the Legislature in 1984 to maintain a focus on preventing child abuse/neglect, and to serve as a vehicle for distributing funding to support primary and secondary prevention programs throughout Ohio. |
Ohio Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers
Ohio Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers provides information and technical assistance to CAC’s and Multidisciplinary Teams throughout Ohio. |
Ohio’s Public Children’s Service Associations
Ohio’s Public Children’s Service Associations is a proactive coalition of Public Service Agencies that promotes the development of sound public policy and supportive communities through advocacy, research, consultation, and technical assistance. |
Prevent Child Abuse Ohio
Prevent Child Abuse Ohio helps prevent the abuse and neglect of Ohio’s children by serving as an expert resource for collaboration, information, and education. |
National Center for the Prosecution of Child Abuse
The National Center for the Prosecution of Child Abuse works to improve the handling of child abuse cases by serving as a resource and national clearinghouse for information on the prosecutorial function |
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) provides services nationwide for families and professionals in the prevention of abducted, endangered, and sexually exploited children. |
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) raises the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States. |
Project Safe Childhood
Guided by the leadership of the Attorney General, Project Safe Childhood (PSC) aims to combat the proliferation of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation crimes against children. The threat of sexual predators soliciting children for physical sexual contact is well-known and serious; the danger of the production, distribution, and possession of child pornography is equally dramatic and disturbing. |
Public Children Services Association of Ohio
A proactive coalition of Public Children Services Agencies that promotes the development of sound public policy and program excellence for safe children, stable families, and supportive communities. |
Center for Sex Offender Management
Established in June 1997, the Center for Sex Offender Management's (CSOM) goal is to enhance public safety by preventing further victimization through improving the management of adult and juvenile sex offenders who are in the community. |
The United Nations Secretary General’s Study on Violence Against Children
The UN Secretary-General’s Study on Violence against Children was a joint initiative, directly supported by the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Health Organization (WHO). |
STOP IT NOW!
The STOP IT NOW! Helpline is a toll-free number for adults who are at risk for sexually abusing a child, for friends and family members of sexual abusers and/or victims, and for parents of children with sexual behavior problems. All calls are confidential and will be answered by a trained staff member. This helpline is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (EST) at 1-888-PREVENT (1-888-773-8368).
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Children of the Night
Children of the Night is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to assisting children between the ages of 11 and 17 who are forced to prostitute on the streets for food and a place to sleep. Children who call locally are counseled over the telephone while they wait for a taxi to transport them to our home. Children calling from other states are rescued and placed in local shelters. In most cases there is a lack of specialized services for child prostitutes, and many are brought in from other states for our comprehensive services. We cover the cost of nonstop flights to our home from all over the country.
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Rape & Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims, and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. On their website, you'll find statistics, counseling esources, prevention tips, news, and more.
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Human Trafficking of Children in the US
A fact sheeet for schools |
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| Domestic Violence |
Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services
ADWAS’ philosophy guiding all its work is to honor the language and culture of Deaf and Deaf-Blind people. They believe that it is very empowering for victims/survivors to see their own people in control of ADWAS.
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Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence
The Institute’s mission is to eliminate domestic violence in Asian and Pacific Islander communities by increasing awareness about the extent and depth of the problem; making culturally specific issues visible; strengthening community models of prevention and intervention; identifying and expanding resources; informing and promoting research and policy; and deepening our understanding and analyses of the issues surrounding violence against women.
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Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
The mission of the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence is to eliminate family violence and to strengthen Asian families and communities.
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Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly
The Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE), located at the University of Delaware, is the nation's largest computerized collection of elder abuse resources and materials. With almost 5000 holdings, you can search CANE's database to obtain references pertaining to the many aspects of elder abuse and neglect, and the conditions that impact upon elder mistreatment.
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Danger Assessment
A research-based lethality assessment. |
Disability Resources
Disability Resources, inc. is a nonprofit organization established to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently. Their web site features resources on the Abuse of People with Disabilities.
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Domestic Violence Clearinghouse and Legal Hotline
The Domestic Violence Clearinghouse and Legal Hotline provides direct legal information and referrals. |
Domestic Violence & Mental Health Policy Initiative
(DVMHPI) is a collaborative effort designed to mobilize a comprehensive response to the mental health needs of domestic violence survivors and their children. Since its inception in 1999, DVMHPI has engaged over 75 domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse and social service agencies in the Chicago area, as well as City and State policymakers, in a collaborative network that his committed to improving the scope, quality, and availability of services that address the mental health sequelae of domestic violence.
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Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community
The Institute's Mission is: To provide an interdisciplinary vehicle and forum by which scholars, practitioners, and observers of family violence in the African American community will have the continual opportunity to articulate their perspectives on family violence through research findings, the examination of service delivery and intervention mechanisms, and the identification of appropriate and effective responses to prevent/reduce family violence in the African American community.
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Incite! Women of Color Against Violence
INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence is a national activist organization of radical feminists of color advancing a movement to end violence against women of color and their communities through direct action, critical dialogue and grassroots organizing.
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Manavi
Manavi is a non-profit organization for women who trace their cultural heritage to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Manavi 's goal is to increase awareness of women's rights in society and encourage social change to end all violence against women.
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Jewish Women International
JWI is a community of women joining hands, hearts and minds to break the cycle of family violence in the US, in Israel and around the world.
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Narika
Narika addresses the problem of domestic violence in the South Asian community. Embracing the notion of women's empowerment, Narika set out to address the unmet needs of abused South Asian women by providing advocacy, support, information, and referrals within a culturally sensitive model. We serve women who trace their origins to Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and diasporic communities such as Fiji and the Caribbean.
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National Center on Elder Abuse
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging, is a gateway to resources on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
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National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life
NCALL has been the nationally recognized leader on program development, policy and technical assistance and training that addresses the nexus between domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse/neglect. The vision of NCALL is to end abuse and neglect of older adults and people with disabilities by family members, caregivers and others with ongoing relationships with victims.
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National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
The mission of NCPEA is to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older persons and adults with disabilities through research, advocacy, public and professional awareness, interdisciplinary exchange, and coalition building.
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National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence works to advance the transformative work, thinking and leadership of communities and individuals working to end the violence in our lives. |
National Council of Jewish Women
A`volunteer organization that has been at the forefront of social change for over a century. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW courageously takes a progressive stance on issues such as child welfare, women's rights, and reproductive freedom.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available toll-free, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. The web site contains practical information to assist domestic violence victims and domestic violence service providers. |
National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women
A broad-based coalition of more than four hundred organizations and individuals that advocate and provide services for immigrant victims of domestic violence. The Network is co-chaired by the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF), NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund, and the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers' Guild.
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Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) handles legal and policy issues regarding violence against women. |
Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN)
The Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) is a statewide coalition of domestic violence programs, supportive agencies and concerned individuals organized to ensure the elimination of domestic violence. They provide technical assistance, resources, information and training. |
The Black Church and Domestic Violence Institute
A diverse group of people who are concerned about the issues of domestic violence in families and in all human relationships and the response of the Black Church.
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SAWNET
Sawnet (South Asian Women's NETwork) is a forum for those interested in South Asian women's issues. Their web site has resources specific to domestic violence in addition to many other topics.
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SHaKTI PRODUCTIONS
SHaKTI PRODUCTIONS, LLC produces and uses videos to advocate for an end to violence against women. Their purpose is to document women's lives and struggles within and outside the US, use art as advocacy to confront public and private violence against women, and challenge the power hierarchies between image-makers and the 'imaged.'"
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Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
Provides research, education, and access to violence related resources. |
Family Violence Prevention Fund
Breaking the Cycle: Fathering After Violence
Curriculum Guidelines and Tools for Batterer Intervention Programs |
The Faith Trust Institute
FaithTrust Institute (previously named the Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence) is a leader in providing training and educational resources for clergy, lay leaders, seminary faculty, chaplains, policy makers of religious institutions, and community advocates on the faith aspects of sexual and domestic violence.
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Attorney General Jim Petro Develops Statistical Tool To Provide Comprehensive Analysis Of Domestic-Violence Problem In Ohio.
“For the first time, we have a comprehensive statewide report that provides specific details about the relationships of the parties involved in domestic disputes,” Mr. Petro said in a statement. “Agencies throughout the state will be able to use this report to focus resources and develop effective solutions to fight the problem.”
State law requires BCI to compile an annual domestic-violence report, but the data has been lacking until now, according to the AG’s office. With the improvements, advocates can better track the way local law-enforcement agencies respond to domestic violence incidents.
“We anticipate that by simplifying the reporting form and receiving greater compliance, this annual report will provide us with an accurate picture of domestic violence in Ohio this year and going forward,” Ohio Domestic Violence Network Executive Director Nancy Neylon said in a statement included in the AG’s release. “It is our hope that we can use these statistics to help strengthen Ohio's response to domestic violence through public awareness, training and other initiatives.”
Of the 86,790 reported victims of domestic violence last year, 19.21% were wives alleging abuse by their husbands, 6.17% were husbands reporting abuse by their wives, 10.54% were parents reporting abuse by their children, and 7.11% were children reporting abuse by their parents, according to the 2004 report. Other incidents involved former spouses, live-in partners, unmarried parents and other family members. The full report is available on the attorney general’s Web site.
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Domestic Violence Research
Helpful links and resources. |
Toolkit for working with Men and Boys to Reduce Gender Bias
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National Crime Prevention Council
Handbook for reaching and serving teen victims. |
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
The nation's principle information and resource center for all aspects of sexual violence |
Centerf for Disease Control
Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Strategies |
National Network to End Domestic Violence
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNTS
A 24-hour census of domestic violence shelters
and services across the United States
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Victim Law
VictimLaw is a unique and groundbreaking resource, offering free, user-friendly access to information that until now has been difficult to locate. The database includes more than 15,000 victims' rights statutes (state and federal), tribal laws, constitutional amendments, court rules, and administrative code provisions. Future additions to the database will include state attorney general opinions and summaries of court decisions related to victims' rights. VictimLaw will offer regular updates to the information in the database.
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When Men Murder Women: An Analysis of 2005 Homicide Data
This annual report details national and state-by-state information on female homicides involving one female murder victim and one male offender. |
The False Connection Between Adult Domestic Violence and Alcohol
The False Connection Between Adult Domestic Violence and Alcohol by Theresa M. Zubretsky and Karla M. Digirolamoo for the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. Explores the relationship between victimization and the development of alcohol/other drug problems in women; the relationship between a batterer's use of substances and his violence; and compares "co-dependency" and the effects of victimization.
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| Teen Dating Violence |
American Psychological Association
Love Doesn’t Have to Hurt. Website on teen dating violence. The project is designed to promote adolescent health activities within American Psychological Association and educate other professionals about adolescent psychology. |
In the Mix: Twisted Love.
In cities and in small towns, violence and abuse crosses all age, race and economic boundaries. In "Twisted Love: Dating Violence Exposed," Neve Campbell from the "Scream" movies and "Party of Five" joins In the Mix host Julio to expose and examine this crucial issue. Includes video clips, transcripts, resources, and online discussions. |
National Runaway Switchboard
A federally-designated national communication system (hotline and website) for runaway and homeless youth.
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Dating Violence Happens: Information from a Portland, OR shelter
Chance for Change is a coalition of domestic and sexual violence agencies in the Tri-County area, Portland, Oregon. It provides specialized presentations on teen dating violence and date rape for young people. Chance for Change also has posters and brochures available on teen dating violence. |
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Helpful information on Teen Dating Violence.
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See It and Stop It
See It and Stop It helps teens recognize and stop dating violence. |
VAWnet
This link on leads to Teen Dating Violence: A Review of Risk Factors and Prevention Efforts by Maura O'Keefe (April 2005). The document provides a critical review of the dating violence literature with respect to potential risk factors for both perpetrators and victims and examines the empirical research regarding the effectiveness of prevention and intervention programs targeting teen dating violence. The document also provides recommendations for future research and potential policy implications
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Making Waves
Information for teens about healthy dating relationships. |
Choose Respect
Choose Respect is an initiative to help adolescents form healthy relationships to prevent dating abuse before it starts. |
National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
The first of its kind, NTDAH will operate via telephone and Web 24 hours a day and will be staffed by both teen and adult advocates. Teens (and parents) anywhere in the country can call toll free, 866-331-9474 or log on to the interactive Web site, loveisrespect.org, and receive immediate, confidential assistance. The site will offer secure, live interactive chat to teens, which will present them with a familiar technology and an accessible means for communication. While online or on the phone, teens will be given support as well as referrals to local resources in their hometown to provide them with the help they need.
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When Love Hurts.
The Domestic Violence & Incest Resource Centre (DVIRC) is funded by the Department of Human Services Victoria, Australia. It is a statewide service which aims to prevent family violence and to support those who have experienced violence or abuse. There is a guide for girls on love, respect and abuse in relationships. |
Women’s Coalition of St. Croix
The Women's Coalition of St. Croix is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to ending violence again women, men and children, and to give aid and support to victims of all crimes. |
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| Victims of Crime |
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
NCJRS has launched a newly redesigned Web site, which now provides visitors with powerful new tools to access justice information. New features include a more comprehensive sitewide search function, expanded topical resources, an express shopping cart system, and a database of questions and answers. |
Crime Victims Services Section of the Ohio Attorney
General's Office
The Crime Victims Services Section of the Ohio Attorney General's Office http://www.ag.state.oh.us/sections/crime_victims_services
/index.htm administers the Ohio Crime Victims Compensation Fund, which was created to help innocent victims of violent crime recover un-reimbursed economic losses suffered as a result of the crime. |
The National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center (NCVC)
The National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center (NCVC) is a division of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. NCVC is devoted to achieving a better understanding of the impact of criminal victimization on adults, children, and their families. |
The National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC)
The National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC), is a resource and advocacy organization for crime victims. The mission of the NCVC is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. |
Office of Victims of Crime (OVC)
Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) enhances the Nation’s capacity to assist crime victims and provides leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims. |
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| Best Practices in the Treatment of Child Abuse |
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ChildStats.Gov
The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics has released "America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being 2005," a compilation of statistics about children's economic security, health, behavior, social environment, and education. OJJDP is one of 20 federal agencies collaborating to produce this report, which presents the most recent available data from official sources in a nontechnical, user-friendly format.
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The ARC (Accessing Resources for Community and Faith-Based Organizations) Initiative
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP's) National Training and Technical Assistance Center offers juvenile justice professionals a variety of resources and tools to enhance training and facilitate the delivery of technical assistance.
-- Federal Funding Toolkit
A Federal Funding Toolkit to help community-based, faith-based, and nonprofit organizations effectively navigate the federal grants process.
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The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP's) National Training and Technical Assistance Center
This interactive online resource offers discussions on topics related to training and technical assistance (TTA), including technology, cultural issues, and evaluation activities.
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The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP's) National Training and Technical Assistance Center
TTA Provider Directory
The directory provides profiles of organizations and TTA projects that OJJDP funds to strengthen the juvenile justice system. Users can search the directory by organization name, project name, or project state. |
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study
The Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Adult Health and Well Being |
Kids County State-level Data Online
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released 2006 KIDS COUNT Data Book. The broad array of data it provides is intended to shed light on the status of America's children and to aid in assessing trends in their well-being. The Data Book ranks states on 10 key indicators and provides information on child health, education, and family economic conditions.
Related information is also available through an online state-level database that covers more than 75 measures of child welfare, including those used in the Data Book. |
Right From the Start
Right from the Start, Lucas County's early childhood initiative, brings together parents, child and family professionals, and community leaders to make sure that all our children have a healthy start to achieving success in learning and in life. |
Safe Schools Program
The Safe Schools Program has just released the Quantitative Research Instrument to Measure School-Related Gender-Based Violence, which details the sampling methodology, interview guidelines, and suggested preliminary data analysis of a recently conducted study to assess the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and experiences of boys and girls and teachers in Malawi with gender-based physical, psychological and sexual violence at schools including in the classroom and on the school grounds as well as going to and from school.
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The United Nations Secretary General’s Study on Violence Against Children
World Report on Violence against Children.
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Voices for Ohio's Children
2007 Child Data Fact Sheets for each of Ohio's 88 counties. Advocates, the media and policy makers can find up to date, critical county-level, demographic and child data in one place. This gives you a snapshot on children in your community, how children and families benefit from existing health and human service program and where gaps exist. |
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