Abuse
Indiana:
Derelle Watson-Duvall Children's Law Center of Indiana (CLCI) is a private non-government resource center
for legal issues pertaining to children. The CLCI seeks to improve the well being of children by enhancing
the legal representation on behalf of children. The CLCI does not provide direct legal representation for
children or adults.
Kids' Voice sole mission is to promote and represent the best interest of children and to serve as an
advocate for them and their families. Our unique programs are designed to offer legal education, training,
and technical assistance exclusively for those on the front lines, people like you, who are involved daily in
serving at-risk children and their families. We also provide hands-on services in the areas of representing
children's best interest and supervised visitation.
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) works to eliminate domestic violence through the
implementation of prevention programs including public education, advocacy for system and societal
change, influencing public policy and allocation of resources. (Resource Center) Hotline is 800-332-7385.
Prevent Child Abuse Indiana (PCAIN) provides information, referrals to parents and others who care for
children from newborns to college students. Referrals for child abuse and neglect programs statewide are
also available as well as written information to help manage frustration.
National:
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of pediatricians committed to the attainment of
optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young
adults. Child Abuse and Neglect.
Child Help strives to meet the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused and neglected
children. Contact Child Abuse Hotline at 800-422-4453 or 800-4 A CHILD
Child Welfare Information Gateway from DHHS connects child welfare and related professionals to
comprehensive information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. We feature the
latest on topics from prevention to permanency, including child abuse and neglect, foster care, and
adoption.
Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) vision is that every child will grow up in a safe, loving, and stable
family. CWLA will lead the nation in building public will to ensure safety, permanence, and well-being of
children, youth, and their families by advancing public policy, defining and promoting practice excellence and
delivering superior membership services.
Choose Respect is an initiative that helps teens form healthy relationships to prevent dating violence before
it starts. This national effort helps parents, caregivers, older teens, educators, and other caring adults
motivate teens to challenge harmful beliefs about dating violence and take steps to form healthy and
respectful relationships. Dating Matters is a free 60-minute, online training designed to help educators,
youth-serving organizations, and others working with teens understand the risk factors and warning signs
associated with teen dating violence.
Darkness to Light-Programs will raise awareness of the prevalence and consequences of child sexual abuse
by educating adults about the steps they can take to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to the
reality of child sexual abuse. Contact 866-367-5444
International Center to Heal Our Children: Building Healthy Minds and Futures helps children nationwide,
and internationally, heal from traumatic experiences and prepare to better cope with potential future
events. Our vision is to foster, promote, and maintain the emotional health of children who have been
psychologically traumatized by acts of violence, disasters or terrorism.
LoveIsRespect (Crisis Chat) is a national 24-hour resource that can be accessed by phone or the internet,
specifically designed for teens and young adults. The national teen dating abuse helpline and website offer
real-time one-on-one support from trained Peer Advocates. Contact the Helpline at 866-331-9474.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a private, nonprofit organization and serves as a
clearinghouse of information about missing and exploited children. Operates a 24/7 Hotline for those who
have information about missing and exploited children at 800-THE-LOST or 800-843-5678. CyberTipLine
to make a report of child sexual exploitation.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network was established to improve access to care, treatment, and
services for traumatized children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events. Offers free online training
at the Learning Center for Child and Adolescent Trauma-May be used for CE's, non-credit and professional
development.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) serves as the nation's principle information and
resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence. Works to address the causes and impact of sexual
violence through collaboration, prevention efforts and the distribution of resources.
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) (Provider Forums) from the DOJ is committed to enhancing the Nation’s
capacity to assist crime victims and to providing leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to
promote justice and healing for all victims of crime. Administering the Crime Victims Fund which supports a
broad array of programs and services that focus on helping victims in the immediate aftermath of crime
and continuing to support them as they rebuild their lives. Maintains the Online Directory of Crime Victim
Services-a resource designed to help service providers and individuals locate non-emergency crime victim
service agencies.
Prevent Child Abuse America is to "prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation's children" and includes all
forms of abuse and neglect, whether physical, sexual, educational, or emotional. Information and Referral:
800-244-5373 or 800-CHILDREN
Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) (Crisis Chat) was created and operates the National
Sexual Assault Hotline which provides survivors of sexual assault with free, confidential services. Also
offers information and education about rape and sexual assault. Contact 800-656-4673 or 800-656-HOPE
Stop It Now-Preventing the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families and communities to take
actions that protect children before they are harmed. Lots of information for parents, caregivers,
professionals and survivors. Offers online training for adults in prevention of child abuse. Contact 888-773-
8368 or 888-PREVENT
Miscellaneous info:
Additional websites:
Derelle Watson-Duvall Children's Law Center of Indiana (CLCI) is a private non-government resource center
for legal issues pertaining to children. The CLCI seeks to improve the well being of children by enhancing
the legal representation on behalf of children. The CLCI does not provide direct legal representation for
children or adults.
Kids' Voice sole mission is to promote and represent the best interest of children and to serve as an
advocate for them and their families. Our unique programs are designed to offer legal education, training,
and technical assistance exclusively for those on the front lines, people like you, who are involved daily in
serving at-risk children and their families. We also provide hands-on services in the areas of representing
children's best interest and supervised visitation.
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) works to eliminate domestic violence through the
implementation of prevention programs including public education, advocacy for system and societal
change, influencing public policy and allocation of resources. (Resource Center) Hotline is 800-332-7385.
Prevent Child Abuse Indiana (PCAIN) provides information, referrals to parents and others who care for
children from newborns to college students. Referrals for child abuse and neglect programs statewide are
also available as well as written information to help manage frustration.
National:
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of pediatricians committed to the attainment of
optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young
adults. Child Abuse and Neglect.
Child Help strives to meet the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused and neglected
children. Contact Child Abuse Hotline at 800-422-4453 or 800-4 A CHILD
Child Welfare Information Gateway from DHHS connects child welfare and related professionals to
comprehensive information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. We feature the
latest on topics from prevention to permanency, including child abuse and neglect, foster care, and
adoption.
Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) vision is that every child will grow up in a safe, loving, and stable
family. CWLA will lead the nation in building public will to ensure safety, permanence, and well-being of
children, youth, and their families by advancing public policy, defining and promoting practice excellence and
delivering superior membership services.
Choose Respect is an initiative that helps teens form healthy relationships to prevent dating violence before
it starts. This national effort helps parents, caregivers, older teens, educators, and other caring adults
motivate teens to challenge harmful beliefs about dating violence and take steps to form healthy and
respectful relationships. Dating Matters is a free 60-minute, online training designed to help educators,
youth-serving organizations, and others working with teens understand the risk factors and warning signs
associated with teen dating violence.
Darkness to Light-Programs will raise awareness of the prevalence and consequences of child sexual abuse
by educating adults about the steps they can take to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to the
reality of child sexual abuse. Contact 866-367-5444
International Center to Heal Our Children: Building Healthy Minds and Futures helps children nationwide,
and internationally, heal from traumatic experiences and prepare to better cope with potential future
events. Our vision is to foster, promote, and maintain the emotional health of children who have been
psychologically traumatized by acts of violence, disasters or terrorism.
LoveIsRespect (Crisis Chat) is a national 24-hour resource that can be accessed by phone or the internet,
specifically designed for teens and young adults. The national teen dating abuse helpline and website offer
real-time one-on-one support from trained Peer Advocates. Contact the Helpline at 866-331-9474.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a private, nonprofit organization and serves as a
clearinghouse of information about missing and exploited children. Operates a 24/7 Hotline for those who
have information about missing and exploited children at 800-THE-LOST or 800-843-5678. CyberTipLine
to make a report of child sexual exploitation.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network was established to improve access to care, treatment, and
services for traumatized children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events. Offers free online training
at the Learning Center for Child and Adolescent Trauma-May be used for CE's, non-credit and professional
development.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) serves as the nation's principle information and
resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence. Works to address the causes and impact of sexual
violence through collaboration, prevention efforts and the distribution of resources.
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) (Provider Forums) from the DOJ is committed to enhancing the Nation’s
capacity to assist crime victims and to providing leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to
promote justice and healing for all victims of crime. Administering the Crime Victims Fund which supports a
broad array of programs and services that focus on helping victims in the immediate aftermath of crime
and continuing to support them as they rebuild their lives. Maintains the Online Directory of Crime Victim
Services-a resource designed to help service providers and individuals locate non-emergency crime victim
service agencies.
Prevent Child Abuse America is to "prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation's children" and includes all
forms of abuse and neglect, whether physical, sexual, educational, or emotional. Information and Referral:
800-244-5373 or 800-CHILDREN
Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) (Crisis Chat) was created and operates the National
Sexual Assault Hotline which provides survivors of sexual assault with free, confidential services. Also
offers information and education about rape and sexual assault. Contact 800-656-4673 or 800-656-HOPE
Stop It Now-Preventing the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families and communities to take
actions that protect children before they are harmed. Lots of information for parents, caregivers,
professionals and survivors. Offers online training for adults in prevention of child abuse. Contact 888-773-
8368 or 888-PREVENT
Miscellaneous info:
- NCTSN: Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators.
- IN DCS: Foster Family Resource Guide.
- Indiana Court Forms: Protection Orders, No Contact Orders, and Workplace Violence Restraining
Orders.
Additional websites:
- WomensLaw mission is to provide easy-to-understand legal information and resources to women
living with or escaping domestic violence or sexual assault. By reaching out through the Internet, we
empower women and girls to lead independent lives, free from abuse. - Resource for a Recourse is an online database of the statutes and laws governing sexual assault and
domestic violence for each of the states and territories of the United States of America. - Healthcare ToolBox: Your Guide to Helping Children Cope with Illness and Injury
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| Indiana is a mandatory reporting state. That means that every person is responsible for protecting another individual who may be abused and/or neglected.
Find information on: Crisis and Suicide Intervention * Crisis/Important Phone Numbers * Online Support. |