Resources and Helpful Links
Child Abuse Prevention
National US Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-2253
Childhelp
https://www.childhelp.org
Child help is aimed to report and prevent child abuse. You can also call (800) 394-3366 to report child abuse
https://www.childhelp.org
Child help is aimed to report and prevent child abuse. You can also call (800) 394-3366 to report child abuse
Mama Bear Effect
http://www.themamabeareffect.org
Mama Bear Effect helps teach you how to talk to your children about Child Abuse before it was to ever become a problem.
http://www.themamabeareffect.org
Mama Bear Effect helps teach you how to talk to your children about Child Abuse before it was to ever become a problem.
Dreamcatchers for Abused Children
http://www.dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com/
Dreamcatchers for Abused Children's mission is to educate everyone on all aspects of child abuse and helping victims move forward in reporting and healing. They also cover all other areas that Family Watchdog supports.
http://www.dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com/
Dreamcatchers for Abused Children's mission is to educate everyone on all aspects of child abuse and helping victims move forward in reporting and healing. They also cover all other areas that Family Watchdog supports.
Prevent Child Abuse America
http://preventchildabuse.org/
Prevent Child Abuse America works to promote the healthy development of children and prevent child abuse before it can occur to help children to grow up and contribute in their communities.
http://preventchildabuse.org/
Prevent Child Abuse America works to promote the healthy development of children and prevent child abuse before it can occur to help children to grow up and contribute in their communities.
Every Child Matters
http://everychildmatters.org/
Every child deserves a shot at the American dream. Every Child Matters gives that opportunity to all through education.
http://everychildmatters.org/
Every child deserves a shot at the American dream. Every Child Matters gives that opportunity to all through education.
Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A)
https://bacaworld.org/
BACA exists as a body of bikers to empower children not to feel afraid of the world in which they live in. BACA often transports children to court to testify and to schools to which they are bullied.
https://bacaworld.org/
BACA exists as a body of bikers to empower children not to feel afraid of the world in which they live in. BACA often transports children to court to testify and to schools to which they are bullied.
Do Right by Kids
http://www.dorightbykids.org/what-happens-after-i-call
Learn if you are a mandated reporter and what happens to after a child abuse report is filed. This website covers everything from the signs of child abuse to the court proceedings.
http://www.dorightbykids.org/what-happens-after-i-call
Learn if you are a mandated reporter and what happens to after a child abuse report is filed. This website covers everything from the signs of child abuse to the court proceedings.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubpdfs/cpswork.pdf
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/
From Childwelfare.gov this PDF tells you how the child welfare system works. If you have more specific questions about your state, we suggest contacting them directly.
https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubpdfs/cpswork.pdf
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/
From Childwelfare.gov this PDF tells you how the child welfare system works. If you have more specific questions about your state, we suggest contacting them directly.
Safe Horizon
https://www.safehorizon.org/get-help/child-abuse/
Safe Horizon envisions a society free of family and community violence. We will lead the way by empowering victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking to move from crisis to confidence.
https://www.safehorizon.org/get-help/child-abuse/
Safe Horizon envisions a society free of family and community violence. We will lead the way by empowering victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking to move from crisis to confidence.
Child Abuse Prevention Association - Capa
https://capacares.org/
CAPA is committed to preventing and treating all forms of child abuse and neglect by creating changes in individuals, families and society that strengthen relationships and promote healing
https://capacares.org/
CAPA is committed to preventing and treating all forms of child abuse and neglect by creating changes in individuals, families and society that strengthen relationships and promote healing
National Alliance for Grieving Children
https://childrengrieve.org//
The National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the needs of children and teens who are grieving a death and provides education and resources for anyone who supports them.
https://childrengrieve.org//
The National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the needs of children and teens who are grieving a death and provides education and resources for anyone who supports them.
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline (800)799-7233
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
http://www.thehotline.org/
Get help without saying a word, you can text or chat online for places to turn.
http://www.thehotline.org/
Get help without saying a word, you can text or chat online for places to turn.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
http://www.ncadv.org/
NCADV is the voice of victims and survivors. Increase the understanding of the impact of domestic violence and provide programs to drive that change.
http://www.ncadv.org/
NCADV is the voice of victims and survivors. Increase the understanding of the impact of domestic violence and provide programs to drive that change.
The United States DoJ
https://www.justice.gov/ovw/domestic-violence
Learn the different forms of domestic violence thanks to the Department of Justice.
https://www.justice.gov/ovw/domestic-violence
Learn the different forms of domestic violence thanks to the Department of Justice.
National Network to End Domestic Violence
http://nnedv.org/
NNEDV provides training and resources about domestic violence for communities, advocated and victims including tips, statistics, FAQs and other public awareness resources.
http://nnedv.org/
NNEDV provides training and resources about domestic violence for communities, advocated and victims including tips, statistics, FAQs and other public awareness resources.
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
http://www.nrcdv.org/
NRCDV has been a comprehensive source of information for those wanting to educate themselves and help other on many issues related to domestic violence.
http://www.nrcdv.org/
NRCDV has been a comprehensive source of information for those wanting to educate themselves and help other on many issues related to domestic violence.
Domestic Shelters
https://www.domesticshelters.org/national-global
Domestic Shelters provides the public an online resource tool to help find the help they need.
https://www.domesticshelters.org/national-global
Domestic Shelters provides the public an online resource tool to help find the help they need.
Love is Respect
https://www.loveisrespect.org/
Learn how to stop being the abuser. Loveisrespect's purpose is to engage, educate and empower young people to prevent and end abusive relationships.
https://www.loveisrespect.org/
Learn how to stop being the abuser. Loveisrespect's purpose is to engage, educate and empower young people to prevent and end abusive relationships.
The Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness
http://stoprelationshipabuse.org/
Learn the barriers of why the abused do not leave their abuser, even when they know its wrong.
http://stoprelationshipabuse.org/
Learn the barriers of why the abused do not leave their abuser, even when they know its wrong.
Sexual Abuse & Abuse Resources
Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
RAIIN
https://www.rainn.org/
RAINN states for Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network – RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN also has a link here for local help: https://www.rainn.org/get-help
https://www.rainn.org/
RAINN states for Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network – RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN also has a link here for local help: https://www.rainn.org/get-help
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
http://www.nsvrc.org/
The NSVRC'S Mission is to provide leadership in preventing and responding to sexual violence through collaboration, sharing and creating resources and promoting research.
http://www.nsvrc.org/
The NSVRC'S Mission is to provide leadership in preventing and responding to sexual violence through collaboration, sharing and creating resources and promoting research.
National Organization for Victim Assistance
https://trynova.org/
NOVA is the oldest national victim assistance organization of it's type in the United States. Victims Assistance and Resources.
https://trynova.org/
NOVA is the oldest national victim assistance organization of it's type in the United States. Victims Assistance and Resources.
Stop Street Harassment
http://www.stopstreetharassment.org/our-work/nationalshhotline/
Gender-based street harassment affects at least 65% of women and 25% of the USA. And it starts at a young age. Learn what you can do.
http://www.stopstreetharassment.org/our-work/nationalshhotline/
Gender-based street harassment affects at least 65% of women and 25% of the USA. And it starts at a young age. Learn what you can do.
Anti-Violence Project
https://avp.org/
AVP targets anti-violence in the LGBTQ community. Report Abuse at 212-714-1141
https://avp.org/
AVP targets anti-violence in the LGBTQ community. Report Abuse at 212-714-1141
Male Survivor
http://www.malesurvivor.org/index.php
Male survivor is an online resource tool for male survivors of abuse.
http://www.malesurvivor.org/index.php
Male survivor is an online resource tool for male survivors of abuse.
Men Can Stop Rape
https://mcsr.org/
Men Can Stop Rape is a national nonprofit organization to call to redefine masculinity and male strength as part of preventing men's violence against women.
https://mcsr.org/
Men Can Stop Rape is a national nonprofit organization to call to redefine masculinity and male strength as part of preventing men's violence against women.
Legal Help
American Bar Association
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/child_law.html
ABA helps families figure out to start the legal process to pursue legal action in child abuse cases.
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/child_law.html
ABA helps families figure out to start the legal process to pursue legal action in child abuse cases.
Love Our Children USA
http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org/cpsmishandle.php
If you believe CPS has mishandled an investigation or placement decision, this is the resource you need.
http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org/cpsmishandle.php
If you believe CPS has mishandled an investigation or placement decision, this is the resource you need.
People
Dr. Phil McGraw
https://www.drphil.com/
Family Watchdog is often featured on the Dr. Phil show. Check out his page for information on all his previous and upcoming shows!
https://www.drphil.com/
Family Watchdog is often featured on the Dr. Phil show. Check out his page for information on all his previous and upcoming shows!
John Walsh
http://www.johnwalsh.com/
John Walsh is known internationally as a crime fighter, victims' advocate and host of "America's Most Wanted".
http://www.johnwalsh.com/
John Walsh is known internationally as a crime fighter, victims' advocate and host of "America's Most Wanted".
The Good Men Project
https://goodmenproject.com/
The Good Men Project covers everything a good man should learn about relationships, marriage, advice, family and support.
https://goodmenproject.com/
The Good Men Project covers everything a good man should learn about relationships, marriage, advice, family and support.
National Websites
FBI's Most wanted
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/cac
Look inside the FBI's most wanted list featuring the most wanted fugitives of crimes against children.
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/cac
Look inside the FBI's most wanted list featuring the most wanted fugitives of crimes against children.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
http://www.missingkids.com/home
NCMEC is the national clearinghouse and resource center for families, victims, private organizations, law enforcement and the public on issues relating to missing and sexually exploited children.
http://www.missingkids.com/home
NCMEC is the national clearinghouse and resource center for families, victims, private organizations, law enforcement and the public on issues relating to missing and sexually exploited children.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
http://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Think Human Trafficking doesn't happen in your area? Think again! Learn the signs of human trafficking, how to prevent it and how to report it.
http://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Think Human Trafficking doesn't happen in your area? Think again! Learn the signs of human trafficking, how to prevent it and how to report it.
Bullying
Stop Bullying Now! Has a 24-hour hotline for victims of bullying at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
StopBullying.gov
https://www.stopbullying.gov/
StopBullying.gov is a federal government website dedicated to helping parents learn the causes and effects of bulling and how to stop as well as prevent it from happening to your child.
https://www.stopbullying.gov/
StopBullying.gov is a federal government website dedicated to helping parents learn the causes and effects of bulling and how to stop as well as prevent it from happening to your child.
Stomp Out Bullying
http://stompoutbullying.org/
Stand up against hate, racism and Discrimination. Stomp Out works to reduce and prevent bullying, cyberbullying, sexting and other digital abuse.
http://stompoutbullying.org/
Stand up against hate, racism and Discrimination. Stomp Out works to reduce and prevent bullying, cyberbullying, sexting and other digital abuse.
Children & Teens and Online Safety
National Crime Prevention Council
http://www.ncpc.org/topics/internet-safety/social-networking-safety
Learn more on Social Network Safety for your children and teens!
http://www.ncpc.org/topics/internet-safety/social-networking-safety
Learn more on Social Network Safety for your children and teens!
ConnectSafely
https://www.connectsafely.org/
ConnectSafely.org is a Silicon Valley, Calif.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to educating users of connected technology about safety, privacy and security.
https://www.connectsafely.org/
ConnectSafely.org is a Silicon Valley, Calif.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to educating users of connected technology about safety, privacy and security.
Substance Abuse
SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) is confidential, free and available 24/7 for English/Spanish speaking individuals.
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
https://www.centeronaddiction.org/
Learn what addiction is, how to prevent it and how to help someone addicted to drugs or alcohol.
https://www.centeronaddiction.org/
Learn what addiction is, how to prevent it and how to help someone addicted to drugs or alcohol.
Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.aa.org/
Stop drinking today Resources for addicts and their family through the recovery process.
http://www.aa.org/
Stop drinking today Resources for addicts and their family through the recovery process.
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Suicide Prevention and Education
If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741-741.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
https://afsp.org/
AFSP raises awareness, finds scientific research and provides resources and aid to those affected by suicide.
https://afsp.org/
AFSP raises awareness, finds scientific research and provides resources and aid to those affected by suicide.
National Institute of Mental Health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml
Reach out to someone you know who is suffering, NIH will help you do that.
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml
Reach out to someone you know who is suffering, NIH will help you do that.
Background Checks
Been Verified
https://www.beenverified.com/
Been Verified is one of Family Watchdog premium sites for getting an easy, in-depth look at someone's background.
https://www.beenverified.com/
Been Verified is one of Family Watchdog premium sites for getting an easy, in-depth look at someone's background.
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