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Appendix A.
Resource Listings of Selected National Organizations Concerned with Domestic Violence and Child Maltreatment

Listed below are several representatives of the many national organizations and groups dealing with various aspects of child maltreatment. Please visit http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov to view a more comprehensive list of resources and visit http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/ general/organizations/index.cfm to view an organization database. Inclusion on this list is for information purposes and does not constitute an endorsement by the Office on Child Abuse and Neglect or the Children’s Bureau.

Domestic Violence Organizations

Family Violence Prevention Fund
address:383 Rhode Island St., Suite #304
San Francisco, CA 94103-5133
phone:(415) 252-8900
(800) 595-4889 (TDD line)
fax:(415) 252-8991
e-mail:fund@endabuse.org
web site:http://www.endabuse.org
Focuses on domestic violence education, prevention, and public policy reform. Its Web site includes fact sheets, descriptions of programs, publications, and links to other relevant organizations.

The Greenbook Initiative
address:Family Violence Department
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
P.O. Box 8970
Reno, NV 89507
phone:888-55-GREEN
web site: http://www.thegreenbook.info
Provides recommendations designed to help dependency courts and child welfare and domestic violence agencies better serve families experiencing violence and to achieve safety. Developed by the Family Violence Department of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the initiative has spawned activities in States and localities across the country, as well as a Federal initiative spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Justice.

Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
address:School of Social Work
University of Minnesota
105 Peters Hall,
1404 Gortner Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108-6142
phone:(612) 624-0721
fax:(612) 625-4288
web site: http://www.mincava.umn.edu
Supports education, research, and access to information on violence-related topics by providing resources for professionals, researchers, and survivors, and houses two of the Nation’s leading Web sites about violence listed below:
Violence Against Women Online Resources
web site: http://www.vaw.umn.edu/dv.asp
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse Electronic Clearinghouse
web site: http://www.mincava.umn.edu

National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
address:NCJFCJ
Family Violence Department
P.O. Box 8970
Reno, NV 89507
phone:(775) 784-6012
fax:(775) 784-6628
e-mail:admin@ncjfcj.org
web site:http://www.ncjfcj.org/dept/fvd
Improves the way courts, law enforcement, and others respond to family violence while recognizing the legal, cultural, and psychological dynamics involved with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of domestic violence victims and their children.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
address:PO Box 161810
Austin, TX 78716
phone:(800) 799-SAFE (7283)
(800) 787-3224 (TDD line)
fax:(512) 453-8541
e-mail:ndvh@ndvh.org;
deafhelp@ndvh.org (for hearing impaired)
web site:http://www.ndvh.org
Provides crisis intervention, information about domestic violence, and referrals to local service providers for victims of domestic violence and those calling on their behalf. Assistance is provided in both English and Spanish, and volunteers also have access to translators in 139 languages.

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protection and Custody
address:Family Violence Department
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
P.O. Box 8970
Reno, NV 89507
phone:(800) 52-PEACE
fax: (775) 784-6160
e-mail:info@dvlawsearch.com
web site:http://www.nationalcouncilfvd.org/res_center
Provides access to the best possible source of information and tangible assistance to those working in the field of domestic violence and child protection and custody. The center was established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is part of the Family Violence Department of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.

Child Welfare Organizations

American Humane Association Children’s Division
address:63 Inverness Dr., East
Englewood, CO 80112-5117
phone: (800) 227-4645
(303) 792-9900
fax:(303) 792-5333
e-mail:children@americanhumane.org
web site:http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pc_home
Conducts research, analysis, and training to help public and private agencies respond to child maltreatment.

American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
address:940 N.E. 13th St.
CHO 3B-3406
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
phone:(405) 271-8202
fax:(405) 271-2931
e-mail:tricia-williams@ouhsc.edu
web site:http://www.apsac.org
Provides professional education, promotes research to inform effective practice, and addresses public policy issues. Professional membership organization.

American Public Human Services Association
address:810 First St., NE, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20002-4267
phone:(202) 682-0100
fax: (202) 289-6555
web site:http://www.aphsa.org
Addresses program and policy issues related to the administration and delivery of publicly funded human services. Professional membership organization.

AVANCE Family Support and Education Program
address:301 South Frio, Suite 380
San Antonio, TX 78207
phone:(210) 270-4630
fax:(210) 270-4612
web site:http://www.avance.org
Operates a national training center to share and disseminate information, material, and curricula to service providers and policy-makers interested in supporting high-risk Hispanic families.

Child Welfare League of America
address:440 First St., NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20001-2085
phone:(202) 638-2952
fax:(202) 638-4004
web site:http://www.cwla.org
Provides training, consultation, and technical assistance to child welfare professionals and agencies while also educating the public about emerging issues affecting children.

National Black Child Development Institute
address:1023 15th St., NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
phone:(202) 387-1281
fax:(202) 234-1738
e-mail: moreinfo@nbcdi.org
web site: http://www.nbcdi.org
Operates programs and sponsors a national training conference through Howard University to improve and protect the well-being of African-American children.

National Children’s Advocacy Center
address:200 Westside Sq., Suite 700
Huntsville AL 35801
phone:(256) 533-0531
fax:(256) 534-6883
e-mail:webmaster@ncac-hsv.org
web site:http://www.nationalcac.org
Provides prevention, intervention, and treatment services to physically and sexually abused children and their families within a child-focused team approach.

National Indian Child Welfare Association
address:5100 SW Macadam Ave., Suite 300
Portland, OR 97201
phone:(503) 222-4044
fax:(503) 222-4007
e-mail:info@nicwa.org
web site:http://www.nicwa.org
Disseminates information and provides technical assistance on Indian child welfare issues. Supports community development and advocacy efforts to facilitate tribal responses to the needs of families and children.

National Resource Centers

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare
e-mail:ncsacw@samhsa.gov
web site:http://www.ncsacw.samhsa.gov/index.asp
The mission of the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare is to improve systems and practice for families with substance use disorders who are involved in the child welfare and family judicial systems by assisting local, State, and tribal agencies.

National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice
address:Learning Systems Group
1150 Connecticut Ave., NW,
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20036
phone:(800) 628-8442
fax:(202) 628-3812
e-mail:info@cwresource.org
web site:http://www.cwresource.org
Helps child welfare agencies and Tribes use familycentered practice to implement the tenets of the Adoption and Safe Families Act to ensure the safety and well-being of children while meeting the needs of families.

National Child Welfare Resource Center on Legal and Judicial Issues
address:ABA Center on Children and the Law
740 15th St., NW
Washington, DC 20005-1019
phone:(800) 285-2221 (Service Center)
(202) 662-1720
fax:(202) 662-1755
e-mail:ctrchildlaw@abanet.org
web site:http://www.abanet.org/child/rclji/home.html
Promotes improvement of laws and policies affecting children and provides education in child-related law.

National Resource Center on Child Maltreatment
address:Child Welfare Institute
3950 Shackleford Rd., Suite 175
Duluth, GA 30096
phone:(770) 935-8484
fax:(770) 935-0344
e-mail:tsmith@gocwi.org
web site:http://www.gocwi.org/nrccm
Helps States, local agencies, and Tribes develop effective and efficient child protective services systems. Jointly operated by the Child Welfare Institute and ACTION for Child Protection, and responds to needs related to prevention, identification, intervention, and treatment of child abuse and neglect

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
address:Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
6400 Flank Dr., Suite 1300
Harrisburg, PA 17112
phone:(800) 537-2238
(800) 553-2508 (TTY line)
fax:(717) 671-8149
web site:http://www.nrcdv.org
Supports organizations and individuals working to end domestic violence through training, technical assistance, and dissemination of information on relevant issues.

Prevention Organizations

National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds
address:Michigan State University
Department of Psychology
East Lansing, MI 48824-1117
phone:(517) 432-5096
fax:(517) 432-2476
e-mail:millsda@msu.edu
web site:http://www.ctfalliance.org
Assists State children’s trust and prevention funds to strengthen families and protect children from harm.

Prevent Child Abuse America
address:200 South Michigan Ave., 17th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604-2404
phone: (800) 835-2671 (orders)
(312) 663-3520
fax: (312) 939-8962
e-mail:mailbox@preventchildabuse.org
web site:http://www.preventchildabuse.org
Conducts prevention activities such as public awareness campaigns, advocacy, networking, research, and publishing, and provides information and statistics on child abuse.

Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Plus
address:649 Main St., Suite B
Groveport, OH 43125
phone:(800) 858-5222
(614) 836-8360
fax:(614) 836-8359
e-mail:sbspp@aol.com
web site:http://www.sbsplus.com
Develops, studies, and disseminates information and materials designed to prevent shaken baby syndrome and other forms of child abuse and to increase positive parenting and child care.

Community Partners

The Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
e-mail:CFBCI@hhs.gov
web site:http://www.hhs.gov/faith/
Welcomes the participation of faith- and communitybased organizations as valued and essential partners with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Funding goes to faith-based organizations through Head Start and to programs for refugee resettlement, runaway and homeless youth, independent living, childcare, child support enforcement, and child welfare.

Family Support America
(formerly Family Resource Coalition of America)
address:20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60606
phone:(312) 338-0900
fax:(312) 338-1522
e-mail:info@familysupportamerica.org
web site:http://www.familysupportamerica.org
Works to strengthen and empower families and communities so that they can foster the optimal development of children, youth, and adult family members.

National Exchange Club Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse
address:3050 Central Ave.
Toledo, OH 43606-1700
phone:(800) 924-2643
(419) 535-3232
fax:(419) 535-1989
e-mail:info@preventchildabuse.com
web site:http://www.nationalexchangeclub.com
Conducts local campaigns in the fight against child abuse by providing education, intervention, and support to families affected by child maltreatment.

National Fatherhood Initiative
address:101 Lake Forest Blvd., Suite 360
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
phone:(301) 948-0599
fax:(301) 948-4325
web site:http://www.fatherhood.org
Works to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers.

For the General USA

Childhelp USA
address:15757 North 78th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
phone:(800) 4-A-CHILD
(800) 2-A-CHILD (TDD line)
(480) 922-8212
fax:(480) 922-7061
e-mail:help@childhelpusa.org
web site:http://www.childhelpusa.org
Provides crisis counseling to adult survivors and child victims of child abuse, offenders, and parents, and operates a national hotline.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
address:Charles B. Wang International Children’s Building
699 Prince St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-3175
phone:(800) 843-5678
(703) 274-3900
fax:(703) 274-2220
web site:http://www.missingkids.com
Provides assistance to parents, children, law enforcement, schools, and the community in recovering missing children and raising public awareness about ways to help prevent child abduction, molestation, and sexual exploitation.

National Center for Victims of Crime
address:2000 M St., NW, Suite 480
Washington, DC 20036
phone:(800) FYI-CALL
(202) 467-8701
(800) 211-7996 (TDD line)
fax:(202) 467-8701
web site:http://www.ncvc.org
Provides direct services and resources; advocates for the passage of laws and policies that create resources for and secure the rights of vicitms of crime; and delivers training and technical assistance to victim service organizations, counselors, attorneys, criminal justice agencies, and allied professionals.

Parents Anonymous
address:675 West Foothill Blvd., Suite 220
Claremont, CA 91711
phone:(909) 621-6184
fax:(909) 625-6304
e-mail:parentsanon@msn.com
web site:www.parentsanonymous.org
Leads mutual support groups to help parents provide nurturing environments for their families.

For More Information

National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
address:330 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20447
phone:(800) 394-3366
(703) 385-7565
fax:(703) 385-3206
e-mail:nccanch@calib.com
web site:nccanch.acf.hhs.gov
Collects, stores, catalogs, and disseminates information on all aspects of child maltreatment and child welfare to help build the capacity of professionals in the field. A service of the Children’s Bureau.