Learn more about child abuse and neglect, risk and protective factors, identification, long-term consequences, and how to report suspected child abuse and neglect.
2018 Prevention Resource Guide: Keeping Children Safe and Families Strong in Supportive Communities
Author(s) | Child Welfare Information Gateway;Children's Bureau;FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention |
Availability | Download (PDF - 2,430KB) Order bound (Free) |
Year Published | 2018 |
This Resource Guide was developed to support service providers in their work with parents, caregivers, and their children to prevent child abuse and neglect and promote child and family well-being. It was created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Children's Bureau, Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, its Child Welfare Information Gateway, and the FRIENDS National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention. The resources featured represent the work of a broad-based partnership of national organizations, Federal partners, and parents committed to strengthening families and communities.
How the Child Welfare System Works
Series Title | Factsheets |
Author(s) | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Availability | View Download (PDF - 393KB) Order (Free) |
Disponibilidad | Ver Versión para imprimir (PDF - 397KB) Ordene (Gratis) |
Year Published | 2013 |
Provides an overview of the purposes and functions of child welfare systems. It explains what happens when abuse or neglect are reported, how those reports are processed, and what happens to the adults and children who are involved in the child welfare system. A flowchart illustrates how cases may move through the child welfare system.
Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
Series Title | Factsheets |
Author(s) | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Availability | View Download (PDF - 354KB) Order (Free) |
Disponibilidad | Ver Versión para imprimir (PDF - 326KB) Ordene (Gratis) |
Year Published | 2019 |
Explains the long-term physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal consequences of child abuse and neglect and provides an overview of adverse childhood experiences. It also discusses the importance of prevention and intervention efforts and promoting protective relationships and environments. Childhood maltreatment can be linked to later physical, psychological, and behavioral consequences as well as costs to society as a whole. The outcomes for each child may vary widely and are affected by a combination of factors. Additionally, children who experience maltreatment often are affected by other adverse experiences (e.g., parental substance use, domestic violence, poverty), which can make it difficult to separate the unique effects of maltreatment.
Toll-Free Crisis Hotline Numbers
Series Title | Related Organizations Lists |
Author(s) | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Availability | View Download (PDF - 348KB) |
Disponibilidad | Ver Versión para imprimir (PDF - 372KB) Ordene (Gratis) |
Year Published | 2012 |
This directory lists toll-free phone numbers maintained by various crisis organizations. It includes organizations that deal with child abuse, child sexual abuse, crime victims, family violence, mental illness, missing/abducted children, rape/incest, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and youth in trouble/runaways.