Child Abuse A website containing links to information covering a broad range of topics within child abuse, including symptoms, prevention, treatment, specific conditions, and research. This website can also be accessed in Spanish.
Child Abuse Statistics (U of New England) A website geared towards providing a resource guide for social workers. It has links to studies, research, and statistics of child abuse, as well as history and ethics. It also has information for workers in certain areas of the field.
Child Trends A resource full of research, current studies, and reports regarding all different aspects of child development, including child abuse information. This website takes a holistic approach to child wellbeing, including resources on topics such as education, parenting, marriage, youth development, health, and other indirectly related topics.
Children Now A national organization's website focused on The Children's Movement: an effort toward making the voice of children heard on the national political level. This website contains a wide variety of information including current studies, ongoing research, education, parenting resources, and a campaign raising funds for interest groups and organizations that help contribute to political decisions supporting children.
ChildStats.gov This website is a federal interagency forum on family statistics, providing easy access to statistics and reports regarding a number of issues, including social environment, economic circumstances, and healthcare. This is a thorough resource for people looking for statistics and trends within the field.
Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) This website has a variety of resources concerning disabilities in children. Topics range from learning disabilities to autism to retardation. The website provides information on both topics and treatments.
National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect This Cornell website targets professionals in the child maltreatment field and serves as a platform for exchanging information and ideas in the field. It also provides current national data on relevant topics.
Child Care & Early Education Research Connections A research website providing links to resources on child care and early education. This website allows you to read current research and reports, and to search for information by topic, state, and/or author.
Child Welfare League of America A coalition of public and private organizations serving children and families. Its focus is neglected or abused children or youth. The website provides research and data, publications, current topics of interest, and more.
Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development seeks to address the systemic problems of urban poverty and is dedicated to understanding how social and economic changes affect low-income families and their communities.
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services This organization is responsible for “federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.” Its work involves forming and supporting families, encouraging economic independence and healthy communities, and assisting groups with specific needs.
Second Harvest : Ending Hunger Ending Hunger is the nation's leading hunger-relief charity, working through a national member network of food banks. The website offers information on hunger issues, local food banks, public policy, and how to become involved.
