Resources
California Shaken Baby Syndrome
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Clinical Connection - Clinical Trial - Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Clinical Connection - Clinical Trial - Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome - is a medical research study (NCT00105963-98104) - Clinical Trial # 124137 - Study information: Harborview Injruy Prevention and Research Center
Seattle, WA 98104, United States - Primary Contact: Frederick P Rivara, MD, Email: [email protected]
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Kosmix Right Health: Shaken Baby Syndrome
This link provides more information regarding Shaken Baby Syndrome.
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Safer Child, Inc.: Warning signs of possible Shaken Baby Syndrome
This website describes features of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
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The Shaken Baby Alliance
The Shaken Baby Alliance site provides information regarding SBS prevention efforts, family support, victim advocacy, justice and legal issues, and has a library of SBS related information.
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The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
This website provides a comprehensive overview of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Daycare Injuries
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daycarebuse.com
This is a site with resources for parents who have questions about daycare abuse cases in Texas, check it out.
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State of California - Trust Line
TrustLine was created by the California Legislature to give parents an important tool to use when selecting a caregiver for their children. All child care providers listed with TrustLine have submitted their fingerprints to the California Department of Justice and have no disqualifying criminal convictions in California. In addition, some but not all child care providers listed with TrustLine have also received a clearance from an FBI criminal record check.
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America Taking Action Child Care Directory
This website is a resource to assist parents with picking the right day care center.
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Parent’s Action for Children
This website provides educational material to enhance parenting skills
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National Child Care Information and Technical Assistance Center
This website is a resource to assist parents with picking the right day care center.
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ChildFun.com
This website is a resource to assist parents with picking the right day care center
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Safer Child, Inc.
This website is a resource to assist parents with picking the right day care center
Traumatic Brain Injuries
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ImPACT Test link
The ImPACT Test is designed to evaluate brain injured athlete. It is a Windows-based, computer-administered test to evaluate symptoms and cognitive function of brain-injured athletes. Athletic trainers and healthcare providers may administer the test.
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Ohio Doctor warns of silent epidemic among kids - Study: 80% of concussions go undiagnosed
This article emphasizes the need for sideline assessment during sporting events to screen for concussion and head injuries. There are brief descriptions and guideline lists for coaches, healthcare providers and parents to follow if a child experiences impact resulting in possible injury to the brain. The article content includes mention of the Mental Status Exam, Maddox Questions and Standardized Assessment of Concussion.
Wrongful Death
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United States Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics
This link provides statistical data about the United States work force including injuries, illness and fatalities.
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National MCH Center for Child Death Review: Preventing Child Deaths
This link provides access to a compilation of information to prevent death in children.
School Injuries
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National Program for Playground Safety
This website link provides information to improve public safety for children in the community.
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National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
This website provides information about playground safety.
Child Abuse
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Federal Bureau of Investigation - Innocent Images National Initiative
This link will provide the information one needs to report child pornography or child sex predators to federal authorities. The Most Wanted website is featured on this link.
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National Criminal Justice Reference Service
How do people report child pornography?
Here are links to reporting child pornography. You may contact the FBI at http://www.fbi.gov/contact/fo/fo.htm, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at https://secure.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/CybertipServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov. -
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA)
ASCA is an international self-help support group that receives no government funding. This organization is designed to assist adult survivors of neglect, physical, sexual and emotional abuse to find the healing resources they need through community, provider and web-based programs.
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Dream Catcher for Abused Children
Dream Catchers for Abused Children is an official non-profit 501(c)3 Child abuse organization dedicated to child abuse & neglect awareness and prevention.
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Bullying.org
"Everyone has a right to be respected and the responsibility to respect others." www.bullying.org "where you are not alone."
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Dr. Jim Hopper presents Dr. Judith Herman's book about domestic abuse trauma and recovery.
A brief overview and description of Dr. Herman's book if profiled here.
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The book entitled No one would believe it: Experiences of a child abuse investigator written by Evelyn Kelly Norman is available.
The book entitled No one would believe it: Experiences of a child abuse investigator written by Evelyn Kelly Norman is available. Ms. Norman is a former case worker for the Department of Family and Children Services. She authored a book describing what caseworkers, the everyday unsung heroes, do for abused children and the community. The book contains descriptions of real-life cases and child abuse situations with only the names changed to protect confidentiality. This book is currently used in some academic settings as part of curriculum.
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Every Child Matters organization
This is the link to the Every Child Matters organization. This organization seeks to make the matters involving children and child abuse a political priority.
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Vermont
After hours: (800) 649-5285
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Rhode Island
Toll-Free: (800) RI-CHILD (800-742-4453)
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Pennsylvania
Toll-Free: (800) 932-0313
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Oklahoma
Toll-Free: (800) 522-3511
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North Dakota
Click on the website above for information on reporting or call Childhelp® (800-422-4453) for assistance.
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New Mexico
Toll-Free: (800) 797-3260 Local (toll): (505) 841-6100
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New Jersey
TTY: (800) 835-5510 Toll-Free: (877) 652-2873 TDD: (800) 835-5510
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Nevada
Toll-Free: (800) 992-5757 Local (toll): (775) 684-4400
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Montana
Toll-Free: (866) 820-5437
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Massachusetts
Toll-Free: (800) 792-5200
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Louisiana
Click on the website above for information on reporting or call Childhelp® (800-422-4453) for assistance.
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California
Click on the website above for information on reporting or call Childhelp® (800-422-4453) for assistance.
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Arizona
Toll-Free: (888) SOS-CHILD (888-767-2445)
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Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse
This website is designed for adult victims of child abuse that are seeking support and information to assist with coping and dealing with the emotional and life-altering residual effects of child abuse.
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Suite 101.com - the genuine article
This website posts many of the latest articles published on the topic of child abuse.
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The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study
The ACE Study is an active collaboration study between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Kaiser Permanente. It is a large scientific research study that analyzes the relationship between multiple categories of childhood trauma, general overall health and behavioral outcomes in adult life.
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Child Welfare Information Gateway - Child Abuse Reporting Numbers
The Child Welfare Information Gateway has provided a compilation of child abuse reporting phone numbers for each state.
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Battered Moms Lose Children to Abusers
California domestic violence victim advocates have been seeking reform in two counties that are especially notorius for awarding custody of children to abusers. Several bills have been submitted to address the problems in family court.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Understanding child maltreatment fact sheet
This link provides statistical information regarding child maltreatment
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Prevent Child Abuse America
The organization offers various programs on child abuse prevention, and it also directs efforts toward increasing public awareness about child abuse and neglect.
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myspace.com/medical_legal_nurse
Our firm has various professionals and experts assist with case investigations depending on the nature of the cases. We have a nurse consultant help us coordinate case investigations. You may learn more about our consultant by visiting this profile.
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Delaware
Toll-Free: (800) 292-9582
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District of Columbia
Local (toll): (202) 671-SAFE (202-671-7233)
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Florida
Toll-Free: (800) 96-ABUSE (800-962-2873)
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Georgia
Click on the website above for information on reporting or call Childhelp® (800-422-4453) for assistance.
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Hawaii
Local (toll): (808) 832-5300
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Illinois
Toll-Free: (800) 252-2873 Local (toll): (217) 524-2606
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Indiana
Toll-Free: (800) 800-5556
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Iowa
Toll-Free: (800) 362-2178
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Kansas
Toll-Free: (800) 922-5330
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Kentucky
Toll-Free: (800) 752-6200
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Virginia
Toll-Free: (800) 552-7096 Local (toll): (804) 786-8536
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Washington
TTY: (800) 624-6186 Toll-Free: (866) END-HARM (866-363-4276) After hours: (800) 562-5624
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West Virginia
Toll-Free: (800) 352-6513
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Wisconsin
Click on the website above for information on reporting or call Childhelp® (800-422-4453) for assistance.
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Wyoming
Click on the website above for information on reporting or call Childhelp® (800-422-4453) for assistance
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Arkansas
Toll-Free: (800) 482-5964
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Alabama
Local (toll): (334) 242-9500
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Alaska
Toll-Free: (800) 478-4444
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Colorado
Local (toll): (303) 866-5932
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Connecticut
TDD: (800) 624-5518 Toll-Free: (800) 842-2288
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Ohio
Contact the county Public Children Services Agency using the list above or call Childhelp USA® (800-422-4453) for assistance.
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Oregon
Click on the website above for information on reporting or call Childhelp® (800-422-4453) for assistance.
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Puerto Rico
Toll-Free: (800) 981-8333 Local (toll): (787) 749-1333
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South Carolina
Local (toll): (803) 898-7318
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South Dakota
Local (toll): (605) 773-3227
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Tennessee
Toll-Free: (877) 237-0004
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Texas
Toll-Free: (800) 252-5400
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Utah
Toll-Free: (800) 678-9399
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Maine
TTY: (800) 963-9490 Toll-Free: (800) 452-1999
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Maryland
Click on the website above for information on reporting or call Childhelp® (800-422-4453) for assistance.
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Shaken baby syndrome simulator
This company sells a model intended to demonstrate the cause and effect of shaken baby syndrome.
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Michigan
Click on the website above for information on reporting or call Childhelp® (800-422-4453) for assistance.
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Minnesota
Click on the website above for information on reporting or call Childhelp® (800-422-4453) for assistance.
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Mississippi
Toll-Free: (800) 222-8000 Local (toll): (601) 359-4991
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Missouri
Toll-Free: (800) 392-3738 Local (toll): (573) 751-3448
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Nebraska
Toll-Free: (800) 652-1999
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New Hampshire
Toll-Free: (800) 894-5533 Local (toll): (603) 271-6556
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New York
TDD: (800) 369-2437 Toll-Free: (800) 342-3720 Local (toll): (518) 474-8740
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North Carolina
Click on the website above for information on reporting or call Childhelp® (800-422-4453) for assistance.
California Child Injury Lawyer
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Children's Hospital of Michigan Safety Center
This link will provide access to a web-based store in addition to the stationary site located within the hospital at this time. Products such as helmets, smoke detectors, cabinet locks and car seats may be purchased. The brochure has store hours and contact information.
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Kohl's Trauma Related Injury Prevention Program (TRIP)
Kohl's Trauma Related Injury Prevention Program is sponsored the Children's Hospital of Michigan. The goal of the program is to prevent and reduce injuries to children. The program provides safety education and items such as helmets, smoke detectors...etc...
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - recalled products for children
This is a link to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission page for recalled products made for children (not including toys).
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - toy recalls
This is the link to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission page for toy recalls.
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Michigan child injury lawyer blog
"Michigan child injury lawyer blog site dedicated to the legal rights of injured and abused children."
Burns
- Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation
- American Burn Association
- Burn Center Referral Criteria
- Burnsurvivor.org
- Burn Survivors On-line
- Burn Resource Centre
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Camp Susquehanna
A free camp for burn survivors between 7-16 years of age.
- Federation of Burn Foundations
- International Society for Burn Injuries
- Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
- United States Burn Support Organization
Dog Bites
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The Humane Society of America - Teaching your child to avoid dog bites
This link to The Humane Society of America - "Teaching your child to avoid dog bites" provides pointers for parents to teach their children methods of dog bite prevention.
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The Humane Society of America - Stay Dog-bite Free
This link provides information from The Humane Society of America that addresses the prevention of dog bites.
Car Accident
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Arcata Car Accident Book
We recently added a page to our library section with a Free book explaining the rights of children in car accidents and lawsuits in Arcata. Check it out and order yours today.
General
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Pediatrics - The official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics
This link connects you directly to the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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American Lawyer Academy
The American Lawyer Academy is an organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the legal profession throughout North America.
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National Institute of Clinical Excellence
A link to resources relevant to a variety of health care topics, including child maltreatment.
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Sheffy law firm - Connecticut child injury lawyer
Tony Sheffy is a child injury lawyer in Connecticut. If you are a parent in Connecticut, and your child has been injured, check out Tony Sheffy's site for useful information on your injured child's rights. Go to www.sheffylaw.com
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Christopher Keane, Esq. MySpace page
Learn more about Attorney Christopher Keane by visiting his MySpace page.
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Buckfire Law Blog
Link to Michigan personal injury lawfirm.