The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children is the leading national organization supporting professionals who serve children and families affected by child maltreatment and violence.

Our Vision: APSAC envisions a world where all maltreated or at-risk children and their families have access to the highest level of professional commitment and service.

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• New APSAC Social Community! Members can access enhanced web features. Visit "My Community" under the Members Only tab when you log in. A user guide is available in the APSAC Library.
  
• Our hearts go out to all of those affected by the violence at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Click here to read the APSAC endorsed Position Statement.
  
• APSAC is now accepting nominations to serve on its Board of Directors. Select this link for details.
  
• AVA ACE Study DVD available through APSAC. Select this link for details and to order the AVA ACE Study DVD that describes key findings from the influential study of the relationship between childhood adversity and long term health.
  
• Job Opportunities. Visit the Career Center to post and search opportunities.
• Become an APSAC Affiliate. APSAC Affiliate Status (not membership) provides front-line workers with an electronic subscription (PDF format) to APSAC Alert newsletter. In subscribing, you agree to support APSAC's mission. Select this link to subscribe.
  

• December New Members - welcome! Click here to view a list of new members.

For a complete online calendar of APSAC and related industry events, please visit the Event List under the Events Tab.

2013 APSAC Colloquium
APSAC will host it 2013 Annual Colloquium in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 25-28, at Caesar's Palace Hotel. Details will be posted as they become available. Save the dates!

Abstract submissions are now being accepted. Select this link for more information.

2013 APSAC Child Forensic Interview Clinics
APSAC is offering two interview clinics in 2013. These clinics offer 40 hours of intensive training on investigating interviewing of children.

Select this link for the April 15-19 clinic in Norfolk, VA.

Select this link for the July 22-26 clinic in Seattle, WA.

2013 APSAC Advanced Training Institutes. These popular APSAC programs will be held January 27, 2013, in conjunction with the 27th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment, sponsored by the Chadwick Center for Children and Families.

Select this link for details and registration.