To Report Suspected Child Abuse Call the DCF Central Intake Line at 1-800-649-5285
RESOURCE LIBRARY
Below are links to statewide and national organizations with access to studies, opportunities for training, and data on child abuse-related topics for child abuse professionals:
Access CALiO, an online resource library for child abuse professionals, as well as online and in-person training opportunities relevant to working with child abuse victims and their families.
National Children’s Alliance is the national membership organization promoting and supporting communities in providing a coordinated investigation and comprehensive response to child victims of abuse through Children’s Advocacy Centers and multi-disciplinary teams. Also provides standards for accreditation, research outcomes and legislative advocacy.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has tools and materials for building skills and increasing knowledge about childhood trauma to help child abuse professionals and caregivers understand and respond to the needs of traumatized children.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Building, strengthening and sustaining Chapters, CACs and MDTs to collaboratively respond to the unique needs of child abuse victims and their families. Provides training and resources for CACs and MDTs.
A project of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides access to print and electronic publications, websites, databases, and online learning tools for improving child welfare practice, including resources that can be shared with families.
A non-profit committed to empowering adults to prevent child sexual abuse by offering trainings and resources for community members.National Darkness To Light: End Child Sexual Abuse
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
The Vermont Department for Children and Families works with community partners to foster the healthy development, safety, well-being and self-sufficiency of Vermonters.
Stop It Now! prevents the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families and communities to take actions that protect children before they are harmed. We provide support, information and resources to keep children safe and create healthier communities.
The Vermont Network provides domestic and sexual violence advocacy to survivors of violence in Vermont.
The Vermont Victim Assistance Program empowers crime victims by helping them access the criminal justice system through empathy, support, information, resources, and referrals to community partners.