Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) describe traumatic events occurring before age 18. ACEs include all types of abuse and neglect, parental mental illness, substance use, divorce, incarceration, and domestic violence.
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What's New?
Sharing the Journey: Voices of Parent Leaders
Presents audio stories about parenting topics that can help strengthen partnerships between parents and practitioners.
2016 Child Maltreatment Report
Presents national data about child abuse and neglect during the federal fiscal year 2016.
2016 CBCAP State Reports Summary
Highlights the activities by Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) State Lead Agencies from the 2016 funding year.
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Provide your input on the 2018 National Child Abuse Prevention Month website!
Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect Web Section
Provides resources on child abuse prevention, protecting children from risk of abuse, and strengthening families.
