About APSAC
The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is the leading national organization supporting professionals who serve children and families affected by child maltreatment and violence.As a multidisciplinary group of professions, APSAC achieves its mission in a number of ways, most notably through expert training and
educational activities, policy leadership and collaboration, and consultation that emphasizes theoretically sound, evidence-based principles.
Who are APSAC members? Incorporated in 1987, APSAC has members from all 50 states, many US territories, and other countries. APSAC members represent the disciplines of mental health, medicine and nursing, law, education, law enforcement, prevention, research, and child protective services.
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.
For more information visit our website: www.apsac.org
Or contact the national APSAC office:
1706 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: 614.827.1321
Toll Free: 1.877.402.7722
Fax: 614.251.6005
How can I join APSAC?
You can join APSAC online at www.apsac.org. You may call the national office at 614.827.1321 for more information.
Benefits of Membership:
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The APSAC Advisor, a quarterly periodical that provides latest news in practice, research, legislation, publications, and training events in an easy to read format.
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Child Maltreatment, the distinguished nationally ranked quarterly journal that provides current research, policy, and practice information.
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Discounts on various learning opportunities
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The opportunity to participate in an interdisciplinary network of thousands of professionals, many of whom are the leading experts in the world.
APSAC Board of Directors
Frank Vandervort, JD – President
Viola Vaughan-Eden, PhD – Past President
Tricia Gardner, JD – Vice President
William Forcade, JD – Legal Counsel
David L. Corwin, MD – Secretary
Debra Esernio-Jenssen, MD
Kathleen Faller, PhD
Stacie LeBlanc, JD, MEd
MelSchneiderman, PhD
Jon Conte, PhD – President Emeritus
Ronald Hughes, PhD – President Emeritus
Michael Haney, PhD – Executive Director