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FRIENDS provides services to the community-based child abuse prevention community through targeted training and technical assistance efforts, as well as information to the general child abuse prevention community.
Prevent Child Abuse America promotes prevention strategies and provides advocacy, programs, resources, and answers to commonly asked questions about child abuse and neglect.
The International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect supports individuals and organizations working toward the protection of child rights and the prevention and treatment of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation through publications, congresses, professional training events, and worldwide activities.
The Child Welfare League of America is a coalition of hundreds of private and public agencies that serves abused and neglected children and their families. Services include child abuse prevention and treatment, youth programs, residential treatment, child daycare, and family preservation.
Childhelp is dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuse. The website includes information on nationwide facilities, helpful links, programs, and child abuse reports. Call or text the National Child Abuse Hotline at 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453) or use their online chat if you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, or if you are a child who is being mistreated.
The mission of CAPACares is to prevent and treat all forms of child abuse by creating changes in individuals, families, and society that strengthen relationships and promote healing.