Child abuse

This program will provide funding for the development and implementation of model technical assistance and training for child abuse professionals and to improve the judicial system’s handling of child abuse and neglect cases. The purpose of this program is to improve the coordinated multidisciplinary investigation and response to child abuse.

This project will support the development and expansion of state and local programs Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) programs, which serve abused and neglected children in need of advocacy before the courts. The project will enhance the capacity of these programs to recruit, train and supervise qualified volunteers, and support state CASA organizations that increase the capacity of local programs to serve children. The National...

This award will support the operations of the National Children's Alliance (NCA) as the national membership organization and accrediting body of Children's Advocacy Centers. The National Children's Alliance will establish and maintain standards for accreditation among its membership, including local Children's Advocacy Centers, State Chapters of CACs, and multidisciplinary teams providing a coordinated response to child abuse. The National Children's Alliance will conduct accreditation review...

The Family Drug Courts program builds the capacity of states, state and local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Indian Tribal governments to either implement new drug courts or enhance pre-existing drug courts for individuals with substance abuse disorders or substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, including histories of trauma, who are involved with the family dependency court as a result of...