SchoolsSchools play two roles in this universe: they are safe places where children are frequently seen by important mandated reporters like teachers, nurses, guidance counselors, and administrators. This is also where children can be taught best practices to avoid abuse, parents can be trained to...
Sports & ArtsWe decided to include sports and arts under one heading, because they both often involve celebrities or powerful people who get access to a child through the child’s extracurricular activities. Whether it is the talent agent in Hollywood or the coach in the Olympic system,...
Families & CaregiversThe headlines have been filled with the scandals in the churches, sports, schools, and the entertainment industry. Those stories were not easy to report at first, but the media now routinely reports with accuracy and sensitivity (usually) on these arenas. That leaves out...
Hotlines & Chats The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline The National Child Abuse Hotline provides offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergencies, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential. A centralized call center provides the...
For Survivors & General InterestThis is the category that prompted me to start thinking an online resource library is a good idea. There are two scenarios that led me to believe there is a need for such a library. First, there is the adult survivor who was abused decades ago, and now decides...
Well-BeingCHILD USA is a trauma-informed organization and is dedicated to providing a safe space in the library for everyone- victims, survivors and professionals. The goal of our well-being section of the portal is for members to be able to review information related to trauma and healing. If you...
CHILD SEX ABUSE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REFORM THE SEAN P. McILMAIL STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT CHILD USAThe Sean P. McIlmail Research Institute at CHILD USA was founded in 2018 with a generous donation from the parents of Sean McIlmail. Sean was a brave clergy sex abuse victim...
