NCJ Number
154577
Date Published
1995
Length
411 pages
Annotation
Directed to parents, professionals who work with children, police agencies, and others concerned with child welfare, this directory lists and briefly describes several hundred national hotlines, helplines, organizations, clearinghouses, and other support systems that serve or help children.
Abstract
The listings are grouped into the following categories: child safety, youth in distress, abused and missing children, children's health, children's mental health and mental retardation, children with disabilities, maternal and child care, help for parents, and international children's organizations. Specific listings focus on topics such as alcohol and drug abuse, missing and exploited children, child abuse and neglect, crime prevention, divorce, parent youth organizations, teenage pregnancy, family violence, parent training and information centers, rape prevention and treatment, and specific physical and mental disorders. For each organization, the address, telephone number, and brief description are provided. Subject and alphabetical indexes