Child abuse
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Elder Abuse Geriatrics: Describing an Important New Medical Specialist
The Use of Children as a Tactic of Intimate Partner Violence and its Impact on Survivors' Mental Health and Well-being Over Time
Child Safety Forward Michigan: A final report detailing lessons learned and best practices for reducing child fatalities and serious injuries caused by crime victimization
Report on Project to Reduce Child Deaths Due to Abuse and Neglect
Report Highlights Efforts To Engage Communities To Address Child Abuse and Neglect
Courage First Athlete Hotline
Report Focuses on Training Multidisciplinary Teams To Reduce Child Maltreatment and Fatality
April 2023 Featured Resources
Report Focuses on Parent and Community Organizing for Child Maltreatment Intervention and Prevention
Development of a Legal Service Needs and Barriers Measure for Victims of Family Violence and Other Crime
The Use of Children as a Tactic of Intimate Partner Violence and its Relationship to Survivors' Mental Health
Podcast Discusses Engaging Parents to Reduce Child Injuries and Fatalities
Child Victims with Disabilities: A Guide for Prosecutors
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Message From the Director of the Office for Victims of Crime
Register: OVC Materials for Child Victims and Witnesses Support Webinar
Child Safety Forward Planning Year Evaluation Brief
About
About
Children are some of the most vulnerable members of our society and are widely held as needing greater care and protection. However, despite this, children are frequently victims of or witnesses to violence, abuse, and other crimes, including domestic violence, community violence, physical assault, sexual assault, commercial sexual exploitation, and child maltreatment.
Resulting from these high rates of exposure to violence, crime, and abuse...
Criminal Court Resources
Criminal Court Resources
Use these materials with children and youth who may have involvement with the justice system as the victim of or witness to a crime. The materials teach children about how the justice system works, what their rights are, and how they can cope with the difficult feelings they might have during the process.
Character booklets about criminal court roles and tips for coping are available...
Maya's Homes
Summary
Maya’s Homes—a companion piece to Brave Maya—tells the story of what happens to Maya after she is removed from her home and placed with another caregiver, her auntie.
To illustrate common occurrences in cases of child removal, the story follows Maya as she has questions about and adjusts to life in her new home; regularly...
Who Is Everybody? In Criminal Court
Summary
Who Is Everybody? In Criminal Court is a brief guide in the I Am Malik series that explains the different roles of people that a child may interact with or hear about throughout their criminal case and in criminal court. It includes practical tips for preparing for court and information on some rights to which children are entitled.