National Connections
National Connections for Professionals and Students
Ann Salter’s home page
Website: www.annasalter.com
Dr. Salter is one of the world’s leading experts on sexual abuse and sex offenders. She has authored several books on sexual abuse and offenders and conducts workshops for professionals. This site gives information on training, professional consultation, and publications on sexual abuse, sex offenders, and victimization.
Christian Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Website: www.ccada.org
This is a non-profit organization in Miami, Florida who exists to bring awareness of domestic violence to churches and communities. This site offers some great resources for those impacted by domestic violence.
David Baldwin’s Trauma Information Pages
Website: www.trauma-pages.com
This is an award winning site hosted by a psychologist and author. It offers a wealth of information on trauma and traumatic stress.
Justice for Children
Website: www.jfcadvocacy.org
This is a non-profit organization which advocates for children’s rights and protection from abuse through public education, development of effective prevention and intervention strategies, and legal advocacy. They have some excellent online resources for professionals, esp. regarding the legal system and abuse related legislation.
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Website: www.nccanch.acf.hhs.gov
This is a service of the Children’s Bureau of the US Dept of Health and Human Services and is one of the best national sources for abuse publications, statistics, and research.
PASCH (Peace and Safety in the Christian Home)
Website: www.peaceandsafety.com
This is a coalition of professionals, ministers, and lay people whose mission is to address and decrease physical abuse in the Christian home.
The Rave Project
Website: www.theraveproject.org
RAVE is an initiative that seeks to bring knowledge and social action together to assist families of faith impacted by abuse. It is an Evangelical ministry with excellent resources for pastors and abuse survivors.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
Website: www.rainn.org
They have good information on sexual assault statistics.
United States Department of Justice
Website: www.usdoj.gov
They provide national crime statistics, including sexual assaults and domestic violence.
National Connections for Victims, Parents and Families
Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse (CPTCSA)
Website: www.cptcsa.org
The Center for the Prevention & Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse is a non-profit, non-government child focused institution working towards a safe world for children free from sexual abuse exploitation.
Child Abuse Forensics Institute
Website: www.childabuseforensics.org
Phone: 707-226-6675
This is a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping people navigate the legal system when child abuse is an issue. The Institute has access to experienced independent associates throughout the country who can handle all aspects of a child abuse case.
Child Help USA
Website: www.childhelpusa.org
Evangelical Covenant Church - AVA (Advocacy for Victims of Abuse)
Website: www.covchurch.org/abuse
Justice for Children
Website: www.jfcadvocacy.org
This is a non-profit organization which advocates for children’s rights and protection from abuse through public education, development of effective prevention and intervention strategies, and legal advocacy. They offer assistance to parents of abuse victims, particularly regarding the legal system.
National Child Abuse Hotline
Toll-Free: 1-800-222-4453
National Domestic Violence hotline
Toll-Free: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
Website: www.rainn.org
This is the nation’s largest anti sexual assault organization. They provide programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims, ensure rapists are brought to justice, and operate the National Sexual Assault Hotline.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Toll-Free: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
This is a 24 hour a day hotline for sexual abuse victims and their families.