A non-profit organization dedicated to tracking bills, laws, and
legislative action on child abuse, incest, and domestic violence.

Research and Statistics

The Bureau of Justice Statistics -- Provided by the U.S. Department of Justice. Includes statistics on youth crime, juvenile justice, and much more.

David Baldwin's Trauma Info Pages -- A comprehensive resource for information on emotional trauma and traumatic stress, including PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder), whether following individual traumatic experience(s) or a large-scale disaster.

The National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information -- If you're looking for statistics on child abuse, this is the place.

Child Sexual Abuse: A Risk Factor for HIV/STDs and Teen Pregnancy -- A strong statistical argument for making sexual abuse prevention a component of any program promoting adolescent reproductive and sexual health.

Diverting Children from a Life of Crime: Measuring Costs and Benefits -- A RAND report.

First Strike:  Animal Cruelty/Human Violence -- An information page on the HSUS campaign to educate the public and law enforcement professionals on the undeniable links between animal abuse and human violence, including child abuse and domestic violence. Includes info on current legislation, case studies, prevention and intervention programs, and much more. This is the only site on the Net that addresses this problem from an activist perspective; don't miss it.