Practice Guidelines

APSAC's national, interdisciplinary guidelines task forces regularly promulgate concise, data-based guidelines on key areas of practice in the field of child maltreatment. APSAC Guidelines for Practice are submitted to a rigorous, multi-layered process of peer review, involving experts in the subject area not on the task force, the membership of APSAC, legal counsel, and APSAC's Board of Directors. All Guidelines for Practice have been approved by the APSAC Board. In addition to its Code of Ethics, issued in June, 1997, APSAC has published six sets of guidelines.

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NEW PRACTICE GUIDELINE: Integrating Prevention Into the Work of Child Maltreatment Professionals

Integrating PreventionPreventing maltreatment spares children pain and suffering, both physical and psychological, and improves their long-term health and developmental outcomes. The serious physical and mental harms manifested during adulthood further call us to action (Anda et al., 2002). Prevention mitigates the direct costs of child abuse and neglect as well as improving all of our lives through increased productivity and decreased crime and need for medical, mental health and social services (Alexander et al., 2003). Prevent Child Abuse America (Wang & Holton, 2008) used "conservative" estimates to calculate these direct and indirecte costs at $103.8 billion in 2007. Early prevention may be even more effective in preventing harm from abuse and neglect, saving money for society, and improving society's health and happiness overall, with the included objective of leveraging current practices and programs to change how society values children (Greeley, 2009). These guidelines are designed to assist the professional in going beyond reporting by integrating best practices for child maltreatment prevention activities into their daily work with children and families. Published in 2010.

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Challenges in the Evaluation of Child Neglect
Evaluation of Child NeglectThe purpose of these Guidelines, developed by an APSAC Task Force, is to give a broad overview of the current understanding of child neglect, using an evidence-based approach to focus on the impact of neglect on children, and the multidisciplinary approach to child neglect evaluations. Specific discussion of intervention strategies is beyond the scope of this work. Published in 2008.

 

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Investigative Interviewing in Cases of Alleged Child Abuse

Investigative InterviewingProduced by the APSAC Task Force on Investigative Interviews in Cases of Alleged Child Abuse, Chaired by Special Agent Donna Pence, Mark D. Everson, PhD, and Charles Wilson, MSSW. Published in 2002.

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Psychosocial Evaluation of Suspected Sexual Abuse in Children, Second Edition

Psychosocial EvaluationProduced by the APSAC Task Force on the Psychosocial Evaluation of Suspected Sexual Abuse in Children, chaired by Lucy Berliner, MSW. Second edition published in June, 1997. Topics covered include characteristics of the evaluator, components of the evaluation, interviewing procedure, the interview, and the report. Published in 1997.

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Psychosocial Evaluation of Suspected Psychological Maltreatment in Children and Adolescents

Pyschosocial EvaluationThe purpose of these guidelines is to provide guidance for professionals evaluating children to determine whether they are or have been victims of psychological maltreatment. The results of such evaluations may be used to assist in case planning, legal decision-making, and treatment planning. The guidelines apply primarily to forensic assessments of psychological maltreatment. Published in 1995.

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Descriptive Terminology in Child Sexual Abuse Medical Evaluations

Descriptive TerminologyProduced by the Terminology Subcommittee of the APSAC Task Force on Medical Evaluation of Suspected Child Abuse, chaired by Joyce Adams, MD. Descriptions of anatomical structures, including the hymen and peri-anal anatomy as well as other structures and findings are provided. Published in 1995.

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Use of Anatomical Dolls in Child Sexual Abuse Assessments

Use of Anatomical DollsProduced by the APSAC Task Force on the Use of Anatomical Dolls in Child Sexual Abuse Assessments, chaired by Mark D. Everson, PhD and John E. B. Myers, JD. In addition to a summary of research findings, how to interpret behavior with dolls, the efficacy of anatomical dolls, and inappropriate uses are covered. Published in 1995.

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Photographic Documentation of Child Abuse

Photographic DocumentationProduced by the Photo-documentation Subcommittee of the APSAC Task Force on Medical Evaluation of Suspected Child Abuse, chaired by Lawrence R. Ricci, MD. Among the topics covered are the necessary equipment and lighting, legal considerations, and documentation. Published in 1995.

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