1. That Helps Determine What Was Used by CPS in Child Removal

Mental & Emotional Affects of Abuse on Children

1. that helps determine what was used by CPS in child removal 2. Helps with a lawsuit against CPS

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What is Child Abuse and Neglect? Series Title: Factsheets Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway Availability: View Publication Download Publication (PDF - 228 KB) Availability in View Publication Spanish: Download Publication (PDF - 225 KB) Year Published: 2006 - 4 pages

3. This fact sheet explains how child maltreatment is defined in federal and state laws. Distinctions between the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and state civil and criminal statutes are highlighted. Operational definitions of physical abuse, child neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse also are included.

Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms Series Title: Factsheets Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway Availability: View Publication Download Publication (PDF - 227 KB) Availability in View Publication Spanish: Download Publication (PDF - 132 KB)

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The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. This fact sheet lists general signs that may signal the presence of child abuse. It also includes signs associated with specific types of abuse such as physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional maltreatment. Understanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Early Brain Development Series Title: Bulletins for Professionals Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway Availability: View Publication Download Publication (PDF - 454 KB)

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This In Focus report provides an overview of early brain development and examines how child abuse can impair cognitive and emotional functioning. The specific effects of stress, persistent fear response, hyperarousal, dissociation, disrupted attachment process, and neglect are discussed. The briefing reviews the implications of research findings for the child welfare system, practitioners, and caregivers. Early intervention and prevention strategies are suggested

Silent Realities: Supporting Young Children and Their Families Who Experience Violence Author(s): Cohen, Walthall Availability: Download Publication (PDF - 557 KB) Availability in Download Publication (PDF - 240 KB) Spanish: Order Publication (Free - Add to Cart) Year Published: 2003 - 30 pages

This guide describes the effects of trauma on young children and suggests strategies for helping victims and witnesses of community and domestic violence to heal. Based on concepts presented by experts attending an institute held during a National Head Start Association training conference in April 2000, the discussion emphasizes the importance of encouraging children and adults to express their fears. Teachers and other adults are encouraged to identify changes in children's typical behavior and provide opportunities for them to communicate their feelings through art, stories, and drama. Adults also should ensure that children feel safe and in control. The experts ...

Dealing With Temper Tantrums (from Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community : 2008 Resource Packet) Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Availability: View Publication Download Publication (PDF - 158 KB) Availability in View Publication Spanish: Download Publication (PDF - 188 KB) Year Published: 2008 - 1 pages

A young child's tantrums can be stressful for parents. This tip sheet helps parents understand why toddlers have tantrums, what they can do to help prevent tantrums, and how to handle them calmly when they occur.

Children exposed to community violence or war/terrorism : Special Issue of Clinical child and family psychology review. Author(s): Prinze Availability: Order Publication (Free - Add to Cart) Year 2003 - 91 pages Published:

This issue of Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review addresses the current status of knowledge as well as critical research needs in the area of children exposed to violence outside the family. Although much has been learned in recent years about children exposed to violence, significant research gaps remain, the identification of which may help to build a more complete and rigorous science base in this area. This journal issue represents the distillation of a 3-day workshop on children exposed to violence, held in July of 2002, that identified what is known about children exposed to violence and what this ...

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Bonding With Your Baby (from Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community : 2008 Resource Packet) Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Availability: View Publication Download Publication (PDF - 154 KB) Availability in View Publication Spanish: Download Publication (PDF - 163 KB) Year Published: 2008 - 1 pages

Strong bonds between babies and caregivers help babies' bodies and brains grow. This tip sheet helps parents understand normal infant behavior, the importance of nurturing and attachment, and what parents can do to develop strong bonds with their babies.

From Child Welfare Information Gateway: http://cbexpress.acf.hhs.gov/articles.cfm?issue_id=2007-03&article_id=1292#2 Resources on Child Traumatic Stress Child traumatic stress, particularly as experienced by children involved in the child welfare system, is the focus of the Winter 2007 issue of the online journal Focal Point. The articles discuss a range of topics, including causes and definitions of child traumatic stress, the psychological and physiological effects of multiple traumatic stress experiences, evidence-based treatment strategies, and early intervention as prevention. Focal Point is a publication of the Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children’s Mental Health at Portland State University. The entire issue or individual articles are available for PDF download: www.rtc.pdx.edu/pgFPW07TOC.php Note for Below: The Appendix A on Crime Compensation is included for your information. When convicted of child abuse, the alleged perpetrator can be ordered to pay for counseling for the victim. It is not known if this information is useful to a person on the Central Registry, or not – specifically, can the file be obtained from the “State Victims of Crimes Programs” and/or can the record be expunged.

From: http://www.childwelfare.gov/ The Importance of Fathers in the Healthy Development of Children Author(s): Office on Child Abuse and Neglect Rosenberg, Wilcox Availability: View Publication Download Publication (PDF - 1,163 KB) Year 2006 - 125 pages Published:

To carry out their responsibilities of protecting children at risk of maltreatment, CPS caseworkers must effectively engage families that often both present and face great challenges. These can include substance abuse, mental health problems, economic stress, unemployment, separation and divorce, inadequate housing, crime, and incarceration. Figuring out how best to work with and engage these families, always with the safety of and permanency for the child as the goal, is not easy. This manual also speaks to both the opportunities and challenges presented by one participant in the family sagas that CPS caseworkers deal with everyday: the father. Working with ...

The Role of Mental Health Professionals in the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect

User Manual Series (1993) Author(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Peterson, Urquiza Year Published: 1993 Protecting Children in Military Families: A Cooperative Response

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Addressing the Mental Health of Sexually Abused Children Series Title: Bulletins for Professionals Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway Availability: View Publication Download Publication (PDF - 217 KB)

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) has been found to reduce children?s negative emotional and behavioral responses after sexual abuse and other traumatic events. It also helps nonoffending parents cope with their own distress and develop skills to support their children. This issue brief explores the characteristics and benefits of TF-CBT to help child welfare caseworkers and other professionals who work with at-risk families make more informed decisions about when to refer children and their caregivers to TF-CBT programs. It includes information about what makes TF-CBT unique, key components, target population, effectiveness, and what to look for in a TF- CBT therapist.

It is felt by many that CPS, itself, inflicts child abuse & neglect: From: http://childwelfare.gov/

Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect Series Title: Factsheets Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway Availability: View Publication Download Publication (PDF - 249 KB)

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The impact of child abuse and neglect is often discussed in terms of physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal consequences. In reality, however, it is impossible to separate them completely. Physical consequences (such as damage to a child's growing brain) can have psychological implications (cognitive delays or emotional difficulties, for example.). Psychological problems often manifest as high-risk behaviors. Depression and anxiety, for example, may make a person more likely to smoke, abuse alcohol or illicit drugs, or overeat. High-risk behaviors, in turn, can lead to long-term physical health problems such as sexually transmitted diseases, cancer, and obesity. This fact sheet provides ...

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy With At-Risk Families Series Title: Issue Briefs Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway Availability: View Publication Download Publication (PDF - 222 KB) Order Publication (Free - Add to Cart) Year Published:2007 - 14 pages

Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) is a family-centered treatment approach demonstrated effective for abused and at-risk children ages 2½ to 12 and their parents or caregivers. This issue brief explores the characteristics and benefits of PCIT to help child welfare caseworkers, other professionals who work with at-risk families, and caregivers make more informed decisions about family participation in PCIT programs. It includes information about what makes PCIT unique, key components, effectiveness, and what to look for in a PCIT therapist.

Parenting the Adopted Adolescent Series Title: Factsheets for Families Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway Availability: View Publication Download Publication (PDF - 269 KB)

This fact sheet explores the effect of adoption on adolescent development and behavior. Identity formation, fear of abandonment, issues of control, feelings of not belonging, and desires to connect with birth families are described. The briefing also reviews the reactions of teens who were adopted at an older age and provides suggestions for parental response to problems. A list of training programs and materials is attached to the factsheet.

Parenting the Sexually Abused Child Series Title: Factsheets for Families Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway Availability: View Publication Download Publication (PDF - 292 KB) Year Published:1990 - 11 pages

Written for prospective and adoptive parents, this fact sheet describes the effects of sexual abuse and provides recommendations for caring for sexually abused children. Topics covered include the physical and behavioral signs of abuse, issues for boys, contributors to juvenile sex offending, and typical reactions to abuse. Bonding in the adoptive family also is discussed. The fact sheet provides a list of recommended publications for parents and professionals.

Treatment for Abused and Neglected Children: Infancy to Age 18 Author(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Urquiza, Winn Availability: View Publication Download Publication (PDF - 480 KB) Order Publication (Free - Add to Cart) Year Published:1994 - 134 pages

This manual, produced by NCCAN as part of the User Manual Series, provides an overview of the treatment of sexually abused, physically abused, and neglected children. Child development is briefly reviewed and the study of developmental psychopathology is described. All aspects of child development are considered, including intrapersonal development, interpersonal development, physical development, sexual development, and behavioral conduct development. Consequences of abuse and neglect, assessment of maltreatment, the therapeutic process and the role of the therapist, treatment issues and specialized interventions, and case management are addressed. The manual provides a glossary of terms and list of resources for more detailed ...

Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect Series Title: Factsheet Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway Availability: View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 249 KB) Order Publication (Free - Add to Cart) Year Published: 2006 - 8 pages The impact of child abuse and neglect is often discussed in terms of physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal consequences. In reality, however, it is impossible to separate them completely. Physical consequences (such as damage to a child's growing brain) can have psychological implications (cognitive delays or emotional difficulties, for example.). Psychological problems often manifest as high-risk behaviors. Depression and anxiety, for example, may make a person more likely to smoke, abuse alcohol or illicit drugs, or overeat. High-risk behaviors, in turn, can lead to long-term physical health problems such as sexually transmitted diseases, cancer, and obesity. This fact sheet provides ...

Appendix A : Crime Victim Compensation And Victim Assistance State Victims Of Crime Programs Alabama Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Executive Director Director Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Alabama Department of Economic and Commission Community Affairs 645 S. McDonough Street Law Enforcement Planning Division P.O. Box 1548 401 Adams Avenue Montgomery, AL 36102-1548 Montgomery, AL 36103-5690 205.242.4007 205.242.5100 FAX 205.240.3328 cc: Section Chief 205.242.5891 FAX 205.242.5515 Alaska Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Administrator Commissioner Department of Public Safety Department of Public Safety Violent Crimes Compensation Board Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual P.O. Box 111200 Assault Juneau, AK 99811-1200 P.O. Box 111200 907.465.3040 Juneau, AK 99811-1200 907.465.4356 cc: Executive Director FAX 907.465.3627 American Samoa Victim Compensation Victim Assistance No Compensation Program Director DC Contact:American Samoa Department of Human Resources Federal Program Coordinator American Samoa Government 413 Cannon House Office Building Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Washington, DC 20515 011.684.633.4485 202.225.8577 cc: Social Services Division FAX 202.225.8757 011.684.633.2696 FAX 011.684.633.1139 Arizona Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Executive Director Director Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Arizona Department of Public Safety 1501 W. Washington, Suite 207 P.O. Box 6638 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phoenix, AZ 85005 602.542.1928 602.223.2000 cc: Victim Services Coordinator cc: Fiscal Management and Support FAX 602.542.4852 602.223.2491/2650 FAX 602.223.2347 Arkansas Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Attorney General Prosecutor Coordinator Office of the Attorney General Prosecutor Coordinator's Office Crime Victims Reparations Board 232 Center Street, Suite 750 323 Center Street, Suite 601 Little Rock, AR 72201 Little Rock, AR 72201 501.682.5045 501.682.1323 cc: V/W Coordinator cc: Director 501.682.5045 FAX 501.682.8084 FAX 501.682.5004 California Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Executive Officer Executive Director State of California Office of Criminal Justice Planning State Board of Control 1130 K Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 3036 Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento, CA 95812-3036 916.324.9140 916.323.6251 916.323.7611 cc: Deputy Director FAX 916.327.8711 Victims of Crime Program 916.323.6251 FAX 916.327.2933 Colorado Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Director Director Division of Criminal Justice Division of Criminal Justice Department of Public Safety Department of Public Safety 700 Kipling Street, Suite 3000 700 Kipling Street, Suite 3000 Denver, CO 80215 Denver, CO 80215 303.239.4442/4451 303.239.4442/4451 cc: Criminal Justice Specialist cc: Criminal Justice Specialist FAX 303.239.4491 FAX 303.239.4485 Connecticut Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Administrator Under Secretary Commission on Victim Services Office of Policy and Management 1155 Silas Deane Highway Policy and Planning Division Wethersfield, CT 06109 80 Washington Street 203.529.3089 Hartford, CT 06106 FAX 203.721.0593 203.566.4298 cc: Planning Specialist FAX 203.566.6295 Delaware Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Executive Director Executive Director Delaware Violent Crimes Compensation Criminal Justice Council Board Carvel State Office Building 1500 East Newport Pike, Suite 10 820 North French, Fourth Floor Wilmington, DE 19804 Wilmington, DE 19801 302.995.8383 302.577.3437 cc: Support Services Administrator 302.577.3432 FAX 302.995.8387 FAX 302.577.3440 District of Columbia Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Director Director Department of Employment Services Department of Human Services Employment Security Building 801 North Capitol Street, N.W. 500 C Street, N.W., Suite 600 Washington, DC 20002 Washington, DC 20001 202.727.0310 202.639.1000 cc: Director Crime Victims' Compensation Program Crime Victim Assistance Center 1200 Upshur Street, N.W., Suite 100 First and I Streets, S.W., Room 116 Washington, DC 20001 Washington, DC 20024 202.576.7090 202.842.8467 FAX 202.576.7282 Florida Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Chief and Director Director 2012 Capital Circle, S.E. Office of the Attorney General Hartman Building, Room 104 Division of Victims Services and Criminal The Capitol Justice Programs Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050 The Capitol 904.488.0848 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050 FAX 904.487.1595 904.488.0848 904.487.4760 FAX 904.487.1595 Georgia Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Director Director Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Program 503 Oak Place, Suite 540 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Atlanta, GA 30349 503 Oak Place, Suite 540 404.559.4949 Atlanta, GA 30349 FAX 404.559.4960 404.559.4949 cc: Program Director Guam Victim Compensation Victim Assistance No Compensation Program Attorney General Department of Law Government of Guam 2-200 East Guam Judicial Center 120 West O'Brien Drive Agana, GU 96910 011.671.475.3406 FAX 011.671.472.2493 Hawaii Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Attorney General Attorney General Resource Coordination Division Department of the Attorney General 425 Queen Street, Room 221 425 Queen Street, Room 221 Honolulu, HI 96813 Honolulu, HI 96813 808.586.1154 808.586.1282 cc: Administrator cc: Administrator FAX 808.548.1900 FAX 808.548.1900 cc: Director Crime Victims Compensation 808.587.1143 Idaho Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Executive Director Executive Director Crime Victims Compensation Program Idaho Department of Health and Welfare c/o Idaho Industrial Commission Council on Domestic Violence 317 Main Street 450 West State Street Boise, ID 83720 Boise, ID 83720-9990 208.334.6000 208.334.5580 cc: Manager FAX 208.334.5694 Victim Compensation Program FAX 208.334.2321 Illinois Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Deputy Clerk Executive Director Illinois Court of Claims Illinois Criminal Justice Information 630 South College Street Authority Springfield, IL 62756 120 South Riverside Plaza, Tenth Floor 217.782.7101 Chicago, IL 60606 cc: Chief 312.793.8550 Crime Victims Division cc: Program Supervisor Office of the Attorney General FAX 312.793.8422 100 West Randolph, 13th Chicago, IL 60601 312.814.2581 Indiana Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Acting Director Executive Director Violent Crimes Compensation Bureau Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Indiana Government Center, South 302 West Washington Street, E209 402 West Washington Street, Room W382 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.232.1233 317.232.7103 cc: V/A Grant Coordinator FAX 317.232.4331 317.232.1233 Iowa Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Attorney General Attorney General Office of the Attorney General Office of the Attorney General Hoover State Office Building Hoover State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50191 Des Moines, IA 50191 515.242.6110 515.242.6109 cc: Deputy Director cc: Administrator Iowa Department of Justice Iowa Department of Justice Crime Victim Assistance Program Crime Victim Assistance Program Old Historical Building Old Historical Building Des Moines, IA 50319 Des Moines, IA 50319 FAX 515.281.8199 FAX 515.281.8199 Kansas Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Attorney General Secretary Office of the Attorney General Department of Social and Rehabilitation Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board Services Jayhawk Tower, Suite 400 Crime Victim Assistance Program 700 Southwest Jackson Docking State Office Building Topeka, KS 66603-3741 915 Southwest Harrison, Room 600 North 913.296.2359 Topeka, KS 66612-1570 cc: Director 913.296.3271 FAX 913.296.0652 cc: Community Resource Development SRS-Youth and Adult Services Smith/Wilson Building 300 Southwest Oakley Topeka, KS 66606 913.296.7465 FAX 913.296.4649 Kentucky Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Executive Director Secretary Crime Victims Compensation Board Kentucky Justice Cabinet 115 Myrtle Avenue Bush Building Frankfort, KY 40601-3113 403 Wapping Street, Second Floor 502.564.7986 Frankfort, KY 40601 FAX 502.564.3151 502.564.7554 cc: VOCA Program Director FAX 502.564.6615 Louisiana Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Executive Director Executive Director Crime Victims Reparations Program Louisiana Commission on Law Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement Enforcement 1885 Wooddale Boulevard, Suite 708 1885 Wooddale Boulevard, Suite 708 Baton Rouge, LA 70806-1442 Baton Rouge, LA 70806-1442 504.925.1997 504.925.1997 cc: Program Specialist cc: Program Manager 504.925.4437 504.925.4437 FAX 504.925.1998 FAX 504.925.1998 Maine Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Office of the Attorney General Commissioner State House Station 6 Maine Department of Human Services Augusta, ME 04333 Division of Purchased and Support 207.626.8500 Services State House Station 11 Augusta, ME 04333 207.289.2736 cc: Evaluation Manager 207.289.5060 Maryland Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Secretary Secretary Department of Public Safety and State of Maryland Department of Human Correctional Services Criminal Injuries Resources Compensation Board 311 West Saratoga Street, Room 239 6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 313 Baltimore, MD 21201 Baltimore, MD 21215-2340 410.333.0059 410.764.4078 cc: Director cc: Director Women's Services Programs 410.764.4214 Community Services Administration FAX 410.333.0392 Massachusetts Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Attorney General Executive Director Department of the Attorney General The Commonwealth of Massachusetts One Ashburton Place, Room 1800 Victim and Witness Assistance Board Boston, MA 02108-1698 Massachusetts Office for Victims 617.727.2200 Assistance cc: Chief 100 Cambridge Street, Room 1104 Victim Compensation Division Boston, MA 02202 Office of the Attorney General 617.727.5200 One Ashburton Place, Room 1811 cc: Grant Manager Boston, MA 02108-1698 FAX 617.727.6522 617.727.2200 ext. 2875 FAX 617.727.3251 Michigan Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Administrator Director Crime Victims Compensation Board Grants Management Division P.O. Box 30026 Office of Contract Management Lansing, MI 48909 P.O. Box 30026 517.373.0979 Lansing, MI 48909 320 South Walnut 517.373.6655 1st Floor North 517.373.1826 Lansing, MI 48933 FAX 517.335.2355 FAX 517.373.1071 Minnesota Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Commissioner Commissioner Department of Public Safety Department of Corrections Department of Transportation Building 300 Bigelow Building Room 211, John Ireland Boulevard 450 North Syndicate Street St. Paul, MN 55155 St. Paul, MN 55104 612.296.6642 612.642.0395 cc: Executive Director 612.642.0221 Crime Victims Reparation Board FAX 612.642.0223 Griggs-Midway Building 1821 University Avenue, N-465 St. Paul, MN 55104 612.649.5993 FAX 612.645.0963 Mississippi Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Director Director Department of Finance and Administration Department of Public Safety Box 267 Division of Public Safety Planning Jackson, MS 39205 301 West Pearl Street 601.359.6766 Jackson, MS 39203 cc: Hearing Officer 601.949.2225 601.359.6766 FAX 601.960.4263 FAX 601.359.2470 Missouri Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Director Director Division of Workers' Compensation Department of Public Safety Crime Victims Compensation Truman Building, Room 870 P.O. Box 58 P.O. Box 749 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0749 314.751.4231 314.751.4905 cc: Supervisor cc: Program Specialist 3315 West Truman Boulevard FAX 314.751.2012 Montana Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Administrator Administrator Board of Crime Control Division Board of Crime Control Division Crime Victims Unit Crime Victims Unit Scott Hart Building Scott Hart Building 303 North Roberts, Fourth Floor 303 North Roberts, Fourth Floor Helena, MT 59620-1408 Helena, MT 59620-1408 406.444.3605 406.444.3605 cc: Administrative Officer cc: Victim Coordinator 406.444.3653 406.444.3604/2649 FAX 406.444.4722 FAX 406.444.4722 Nebraska Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Executive Director Executive Director Nebraska Crime Victims Reparation Board Nebraska Crime Victims Reparation Board Nebraska Commission on Law Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Enforcement and Criminal Justice 301 Centennial Mall South 301 Centennial Mall South P.O. Box 94946 P.O. Box 94946 Lincoln, NE 68509 Lincoln, NE 68509 402.471.2194 402.471.2194 cc: Federal Aid Administration cc: Federal Aid Administration 402.471.2194 FAX 402.471.2837 Nevada Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Director Director Nevada Department of Administration Nevada Department of Human Resources Capitol Complex 505 East King Street, Room 600 209 East Musser, Room 204 Carson City, NV 89710 Carson City, NV 89710 702.687.5943 702.687.4065 FAX 702.687.4773 New Hampshire Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Director of Administration Director of Administration New Hampshire Department of Justice New Hampshire Department of Justice 25 Capitol Street, State House Annex State House Annex Concord, NH 03301-6397 25 Capitol Street 603.271.3658 Concord, NH 03301-6397 cc: Victims' Compensation Coordinator 603.271.3658 603.271.1284 603.271.1297 FAX 201.648.3937 FAX 603.271.2361 New Jersey Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Chairman Attorney General Violent Crimes Compensation Board New Jersey Department of Law and Public 60 Park Place, 20th Floor Safety Newark, NJ 07102 Division of Criminal Justice 201.648.2107 Office of Victim/Witness Advocacy cc: Board Accountant 25 Market Street, CN 085 201.648.2107, ext. 25/20 Trenton, NJ 08625-0085 FAX 201.648.3937 609.984.4499 New Mexico Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Director Director New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission Commission 8100 Mountain Road, N.E., Suite 106 8100 Mountain Road, N.E., Suite 106 Albuquerque, NM 87110 Albuquerque, NM 87110 505.841.9432 505.841.9432 FAX 505.841.9435 FAX 505.841.9435 New York Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Chairman Chairman Crime Victims Board Crime Victims Board 270 Broadway, Room 200 270 Broadway, Room 200 New York, NY 10007 New York, NY 10007 212.417.5133 212.417.5133 cc: Administrative Officer FAX 212.587.5133 New York Crime Victims Board cc: Director 845 Central Avenue, South 3, Suite 107 New York Crime Victims Board Albany, NY 12206 845 Central Avenue, South 3, Suite 107 518.457.8063 Albany, NY 12206 FAX 518.457.8658 518.457.1779 FAX 518.457.8658 North Carolina Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Director Executive Director North Carolina Victims Compensation Governor's Crime Commission Commission Department of Crime Control and Public Department of Crime Control and Public Safety Safety P.O. Box 27687 Division of Victim and Justice Services Raleigh, NC 27611 P.O. Box 27687 919.733.5013 Raleigh, NC 27611-7687 cc: Criminal Justice Planner 919.733.7974 FAX 919.733.7585 FAX 919.733.0296 North Dakota Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Director Director Workers Compensation Bureau Workers Compensation Bureau Crime Victims Reparation Program Crime Victims Reparation Program Russel Building, Highway 83 North Russel Building, Highway 83 North 4007 North State Street 4007 North State Street Bismarck, ND 58501 Bismarck, ND 58501 701.224.3800, 701.224.3770 701.224.3800/3770 cc: Administrator cc: Administrator FAX 701.224.3820 FAX 701.224.3820 North Mariana Islands Victim Compensation Victim Assistance No Compensation Program Executive Director Criminal Justice Planning Agency P.O. Box 1133 CK Saipan MP Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950 011.670.322.9350/6311 cc: Criminal Justice Planner FAX 011.670.322.6311 DC Area Office 2121 R Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20008 202.673.5869 Ohio Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Clerk Attorney General Victims of Crime Compensation Program Office of the Attorney General Court of Claims of Ohio 30 East Board Street, 26th Floor 65 East State Street, Suite 1100 Columbus, OH 43266-0410 614.466.8439 614.466.3376 cc: Director cc: Executive Director 614.466.3345 614.466.5610 FAX 614.644.8553 FAX 614.466.6090 Oklahoma Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Executive Director Executive Director Crime Victims Compensation Board District Attorneys Council 2200 Classen Boulevard, Suite 1800 2200 Classen Boulevard, Suite 1800 Oklahoma City, OK 73106-5811 Oklahoma City, OK 73106-5811 405.521.2330 405.521.2349 cc: Administrator cc: Administrator FAX 405.525.3584 FAX 405.525.3584 Oregon Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Attorney General Program Monitor Department of Justice The Honorable Charles Crookham Crime Victims' Compensation Program Attorney General 240 Cottage Street Office of the Attorney General Salem, OR 97310 Special Compensation Program 503.378.5348 100 Justice Building cc: Director Salem, OR 97310 503.378.5348 cc: Director 503.373.1936 Palau Victim Compensation Victim Assistance No Compensation Program Vice President DC Contact Ministry of Justice 444 North Capitol Street, N.W. P. O. Box 100 Suite 308 Koror, Palau 96940 Washington, DC 20001 680.488.2702 202.624.7793 cc: Legal Counsel to the Vice President FAX 202.624.7795 D.C. Contact 444 North Capitol Street, N.W., Suite 308 Washington, DC 20001 202.624.7793 FAX 202.624.7795 Pennsylvania Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Chairman Executive Director Pennsylvania Crime Victim's Compensation Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Board Delinquency Harristown Building No. 2, Lobby Level P.O. Box 1167 333 Market Street Federal Square Station Harrisburg, PA 17101 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1167 717.783.5153 717.787.8559 cc: Program Manager FAX 717.783.7713 Puerto Rico Victim Compensation Victim Assistance No Compensation Program Attorney General Department of Justice P.O. Box 192 San Juan, PR 00902 809.725.0335 cc: Director Planning, Federal, and Statistics Division 809.725.6144 Rhode Island Victim Compensation Victim Assistance State Court Administrator Director of Administration Rhode Island Supreme Court Governor's Justice Commission State Court Administrative Office Executive Department Crime Compensation Program 222 Quaker Lane, Suite 100 Licht Judicial Complex Warwick, RI 02886 250 Benefit Street 401.277.2620 Providence, RI 02903 cc: Executive Director 401.277.3263 FAX 401.277.1294 cc: State Coordinator Director of Administration Judicial Planning Section Governor's Justice Commission RI Supreme Court Executive Department 401.277.2500 x 33 222 Quaker Lane, Suite 100 FAX 401.277.3865 Warwick, RI 02886 401.277.2620 cc: Executive Director FAX 401.277.1294 South Carolina Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Director Director State Office of Victim Assistance Division of Public Safety P.O. Box 210009 Office of the Governor Columbia, SC 29221-0009 Edgar Brown Building 803.737.9465 1205 Pendleton Street cc: Deputy Director Columbia, SC 29201 803.737.9465 803.734.0425 FAX 803.731.1428 cc: VOCA Program Coordinator 803.734.0369 FAX 803.734.0486 South Dakota Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Assistant Secretary Director South Dakota Department of Corrections Community Assistance Program Joe Foss Building South Dakota Department of Commerce 523 East Capitol and Regulation Pierre, SD 57501 910 East Sioux, c/o 500 East Capitol 605.773.3478 Pierre, SD 57501-5070 605.773.3177 Tennessee Victim Compensation Victim Assistance State Treasurer Commissioner Treasury Department Department of Human Services First Floor, State Capitol Citizens Plaza Building Nashville, TN 37219 400 Deaderick Street 615.741.2956 Nashville, TN 37219 cc: Director 615.741.3241 Division of Claims Administration cc: VOCA Specialist 11th Floor, Andrew Jackson Building 615.741.5947 Nashville, TN 37243-0243 FAX 615.741.4165 615.741.2734 FAX 615.741.7328 Texas Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Chief Acting Director Crime Victims Compensation Division Criminal Justice Division Office of the Attorney General Office of the Governor P.O. Box 12548, Capitol Station P.O. Box 12428 Austin, TX 78711-2548 Capitol Station 512.462.6414 Austin, TX 78711 cc: Assistant Chief 512.463.1919 FAX 512.462.6449 cc: Program Manager FAX 512.463.1932 Utah Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Director Director Office of Crime Victim Reparations Office of Crime Victim Reparations 350 East 500 South, Suite 200 350 East 500 South, Suite 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801.533.4000 801.533.4000 FAX 801.533.4127 cc: Program Coordinator FAX 801.533.4127 Vermont Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Executive Director Secretary Vermont Crime Victims Compensation Agency of Human Services Program 103 South Main Street P.O. Box 991 Waterbury, VT 05676 Montpelier, VT 05601-0991 802.241.2220 802.828.3374 cc: Grant Administrator 802.241.2928 Planning Division FAX 802.244.8103 Virginia Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Chairman Director Division of Crime Victim's Compensation Department of Criminal Justice Services P.O. Box 1794 805 East Broad Street, Tenth Floor Richmond, VA 23214 Richmond, VA 23219 804.367.8686 804.786.4000 cc: Director cc: Program Manager Division of Crime Victim's Compensation 804.786.4001 P.O. Box 5423 FAX 804.371.8981 Richmond, VA 23220 804.367.8686 FAX 804.367.9740 Virgin Islands Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Executive Secretary Governor's Drug Policy Advisor Virgin Island Criminal Victims Law Enforcement Planning Commission Compensation Commission 116-164 Submarine Base Department of Human Services Estate Nisky No. 6, Southside Quarters Office of the Commissioner St. Thomas, VI 00802 Barbel Plaza South 809.774.6400 Charlotte Amalie cc: Director St. Thomas, VI 00802 Victim Witness Services 809.774.1166 FAX 809.774.1361 cc: Administrator Crime Victim Compensation Commission FAX 809.774.3466 Washington Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Director Secretary Crime Victim Compensation Program Department of Social and Health Services Department of Labor and Industries Mail Stop 45710 Olympia, WA 98504 12th and Jefferson 206.753.6307 Olympia, WA 98504-5710 cc: Program Manager 206.753.3395 206.956.5340 cc: Program Director Department of Labor and Industries Division of Children and Family Services Crime Victims Compensation Program 206.586.8254 7373 Linderson Way, S.W. FAX 206.586.5874 P.O. Box 44520 Olympia, WA 98504-4520 West Virginia Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Clerk Manager West Virginia Court of Claims Criminal Justice and Highway Safety Office Crime Victims Compensation Fund West Virginia Development Office Room 6, Building 1, State Capitol 1204 Kanawha Boulevard, East Charleston, WV 25305 Charleston, WV 25301 304.558.3471 304.558.8814 304.558.3471 cc: Federal Program Coordinator FAX 304.357.7829 FAX 304.558.0391 Wisconsin Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Attorney General Attorney General Department of Justice Department of Justice 123 West Washington Avenue 123 West Washington Avenue P.O. Box 7857 P.O. Box 7857 Madison, WI 53707-7857 Madison, WI 53707-7857 608.266.6470/1221 608.266.6470/1221 cc: Executive Director cc: Executive Director Office of Crime Victims Services 608.266.6470 Department of Justice 608.267.2251 P.O. Box 7951 FAX 608.267.2223 Madison, WI 53707-7951 FAX 608.266.6676 Wyoming Victim Compensation Victim Assistance Program Manager Program Manager Crime Victims Compensation Commission Crime Victims Compensation Commission Office of the Attorney General Office of the Attorney General 1700 Westland 1700 Westland Cheyenne, WY 82001 Cheyenne, WY 82001 307.635.4050 307.635.4050 FAX 307.777.6869 FAX 307.777.6869 Appendix B : Other User Manuals In This Series A Coordinated Response to Child Abuse and Neglect: A Basic Manual Child Protective Services: A Guide for Caseworkers Caregivers of Young Children: Preventing and Responding to Child Maltreatment The Role of Educators in the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect The Role of Law Enforcement in the Response to Child Abuse and Neglect Working With the Courts in Child Protection

The following is from Child Welfare Information Gateway. Since we believe that the CPS system, itself, is abusive of children and causes more damage in removals and system experience than leaving the kids with the family, the following is included here regarding the impact of child abuse:

The Following is From: http://www.childwelfare.gov/can/impact/

Impact Learn how child abuse and neglect affect children, adolescents, adult survivors, and society. This section examines the impact of abuse and neglect on child development, as well as long-term consequences for adults with a history of abuse. Impact is explored by type of abuse, family factors, and the social and economic consequences.  Impact by type of maltreatment  Impact of family factors  Impact on child development  Long-term consequences of abuse and neglect  Social and economic consequences of abuse and neglect

Selected Resources Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect Child Welfare Information Gateway (2006) Overview of some of the most common physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal consequences of child abuse and neglect. (PDF - 249 KB) What Are the Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect? Children’s Bureau (HHS) User Manual Series (2003) In A Coordinated Response to Child Abuse and Neglect: The Foundation for Practice A discussion of the physical, developmental, psychological, and societal effects of child abuse and neglect. National Center for Children Exposed to Violence A comprehensive website providing Internet resources and a bibliographic database of information on the effects of violence exposure on children. The center also provides training and technical assistance to a variety of collaborative community programs that respond to children and families exposed to violence. The Vortex of Violence: How Children Adapt and Survive in a Violent World (PDF - 223 KB) Child Trauma Academy (2002) Discusses the impact of violence on a child’s development, including effects on physical, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and social functioning, and the transgenerational cycle of violence.

Related Information Gateway Topics Preventing child abuse & neglect Responding to child abuse & neglect

Objective. Sexual behavior in children can cause uncertainty in the clinician because of the relationship between sexual abuse and sexual behavior. Consequently, it is important to understand normative childhood sexual behavior. And here is the link: http://www.falseall egations. com/mayo- abs.htm

Child Trauma Information Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D., is an internationally-recognized authority on children in crisis. Dr. Perry is the Provincial Medical Director in Children’s Mental Health for the Alberta Mental Health Board. In addition, he is the Senior Fellow of the ChildTrauma Academy (www.ChildTrauma.org), a Houston-based organization dedicated to research and education on child maltreatment. Dr. Perry has been consulted on many high-profile incidents involving traumatized children, including the Columbine, Colorado school shootings, the Oklahoma City bombing, and the Branch Davidian siege. Click here for advice on teaching about 9/11 from child psychiatrist Dr. Bruce Perry. Find out when Dr. Perry will be presenting at a conference near you!

Every year millions of children are physically and emotionally abused. Learn creative and practical approaches to understanding and working with maltreated children via free, online courses at ChildTraumaAcademy.com. Courses are short, self paced and allow you to talk to other students online! Enroll now! Keep the Cool in School Keep the Cool in School In the first of a series of articles about promoting nonviolent behavior in children, Dr. Perry gives an overview of the 6 core strengths that children need in order to be humane. Attachment: The First Core Strength In the second article of the Keep the Cool in School campaign, Dr. Perry discusses attachment and how it contributes to preventing aggression and anti-social behaviors in children. Self-Regulation: The Second Core Strength In the third article of the Keep the Cool in School campaign, Dr. Perry explores self-regulation and how it contributes to preventing aggression and anti-social behaviors in children. Affiliation: The Third Core Strength In the fourth article of the Keep the Cool in School campaign, Dr. Perry shares how educators can help students feel included, connected and valued. Awareness: The Fourth Core Strength In the fifth article of the Keep the Cool in School campaign, Dr. Perry shares ideas about encouraging children to respect and appreciate each other's differences and similarities. Tolerance: The Fifth Core Strength In the sixth article of the Keep the Cool in School campaign, Dr. Perry discusses tolerance, the most complex of the six core strengths. Respect: The Sixth Core Strength In the seventh article of the Keep the Cool in School campaign, Dr. Perry explores how educators can help students accept and enjoy the differences in others. The Developing Child A Place for Everyone: Nurturing Each Child's Niche One of the many jobs of early childhood educators is to nurture the uniqueness of every child. This article includes tips for identifying a child's individual strengths and needs. The Importance of Pleasure in Play Play, more than any other activity, fuels healthy development of children. In this article, learn strategies for mixing emotional, social, and cognitive challenge with fun.