Family troubles - resources
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The following organizations are good resources for information on child abuse, incest, domestic violence, and family troubles:
Child abuse
Child physical abuse is a serious problem. Here are some facts:Most children are abused at home or by someone they know. They often love this perso...
Read Article Now Book Mark ArticleDomestic violence
Domestic violence is when a person uses abusive behavior to control a partner or other family member. The abuse can be physical, emotional, economic...
Read Article Now Book Mark Article- Administration for Children & Families -- www.acf.hhs.gov
- Childhelp -- www.childhelp.org
- Child Welfare Gateway Information -- www.childwelfare.gov
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network -- www.nctsn.org/about-us/contact-us/get-help-now
- National Domestic Violence Hotline -- www.thehotline.org
- National Runaway Safeline -- www.1800runaway.org
- Prevent Child Abuse America -- preventchildabuse.org
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) -- www.rainn.org
Reviewed By
Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.