April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
President Biden proclaimed April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, dedicated to addressing child abuse a
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Office of Justice Programs Awards $261 Million To Support Youth Mentoring and Protect Children
The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has announced $261 million in awards to support mentoring services for youth and protect children from abuse, exploitation, and sex trafficking.
Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Professionals: National Children’s Advocacy Center’s Child Abuse Response Enhancement (CARE) Program
Under this project, the National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) provides training opportunities, technical assistance, publications, and resources for child abuse response professionals.
Military Children With Problematic Sexual Behaviors: Enhanced Response Through Training and Technical Assistance for Military Personnel
This program provides clinical training on evidence-based treatment including Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) – Cognitive Behavior Therapy for military installations.
Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center
The Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center (SRCAC) provides training and technical assistance to child abuse professionals in communities to support the growth and improvement of coordinated multidisciplinary responses to child abuse.
Child Abuse Training for Judicial Court Personnel
The project seeks to increase awareness and knowledge of the complex issues confronting families served by juvenile and family court systems and the impact prior adverse experiences can have on families over the life-course and across generations.
Department of Justice Awards $144 Million To Improve Services for Crime Victims
The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced awards of more than $144 million to enhance services for victims of crime nationwide. OJJDP awarded more than $54 million to support the effective investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases and improve positive outcomes for child abuse and neglect victims.
Clinical and Community Support for Children and Adolescents with Sexual Behavior Problems
2020-MC-FX-K035
Open
Funding First Awarded
2020
$467,189
2019 Annual Report to Congress: Victims of Child Abuse Reauthorization Act
Date Published
September 2020
Publication Type
Youth-Oriented Material,
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Annual/Periodic),
Program/Project Description,
Legislation/Policy Description,
Grants and Funding
Agencies
OJJDP
Child Neglect and Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
Date Published
March 2001
Publication Type
Training (Aid/Material)
Agencies
OJJDP
In Focus: Children's Advocacy Centers
Date Published
July 2020
Series
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Program/Project Description,
Instructional Material (Programmed),
Factsheet
Agencies
OJJDP
National Children's Alliance Annual Report 2019
Date Published
April 2020
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Report (Annual/Periodic),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Office of Justice Programs Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) joins communities nationwide in observing Child Abuse Prevention Month.
“Child maltreatment is pervasive and happens in many ways, from neglect, physical and sexual abuse to online exploitation, sex trafficking and the damage wrought by America’s addiction crisis,” said OJP Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Katharine T. Sullivan.
OJJDP News @ a Glance, March/April 2020
Date Published
April 2020
Series
Publication Type
Youth-Oriented Material,
Report (Technical Assistance),
Program/Project Description,
Newsletter,
News and Announcement,
Instructional Material (Programmed),
Grants and Funding
Agencies
OJJDP
Changing Minds: Unique's Story
Content Advisory
Please be aware that this video contains descriptions of violence that may be distressing to some viewers.
October 2016
This short film, inspired by true stories, shows how a supportive and caring adult can help a child overcome childhood trauma and exposure to violence. Each year, nearly 60% of youth are exposed to violence in their homes, schools, and communities. Recent studies demonstrate how observing violence has a lasting negative impact on a child’s brain and their cognitive development. Over time, exposure to violence during childhood is significantly correlated with negative outcomes such as psychological issues, adverse behavior, and serious illnesses. The U.S.
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Recognizing When a Child's Injury or Illness Is Caused by Abuse
Date Published
July 2014
Publication Type
Instructional Material,
Guideline
Agencies
OJJDP
Administrator Caren Harp's March/April 2019 Video Message
April 2019
OJJDP Administrator Caren Harp highlights National Child Abuse Prevention Month in this March/April 2019 video message. National Child Abuse Prevention Month is an annual campaign to encourage action to improve the safety and well-being of children. Subscribe to receive notices of new OJJDP News @ a Glance bimonthly electronic newsletters. Subscribe now: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/subscribe-ojjdp-news-glance
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Joint Blog Discusses OJJDP and Children's Bureau Partnership To Prevent Child Abuse
In a new joint blog, OJJDP Administrator Caren Harp and Children's Bureau Associate Commissioner Jerry Milner discuss how both agencies are partnering to promote the safety and well-being of children and families in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and throughout the year.
Webinar To Discuss Supporting Child Welfare Through Mentoring
On April 30, 2019, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. ET, OJJDP and the National Mentoring Resource Center will present "Supporting Child Welfare through Mentoring: Building Effective Partnerships." In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, this webinar will highlight OJJDP mentoring grantees who are partnering with child welfare organizations to support children and families.
Child Abuse Prevention Resources Available Online
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Child Abuse Library Online (CALiO), supported by OJJDP, provides a collection of publications and resources for professionals working in fields associated with child abuse prevention. CALiO is a service of the National Children's Advocacy Center.
Resources:
Partnering to Support Families, Safeguard Children
By Jerry Milner, Associate Commissioner, Children's Bureau and Caren Harp, Administrator, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Nearly five children die daily from abuse and neglect. In 2017, an estimated 1,720 children died from abuse, and 72% of them were younger than three years old.