American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children 
January, 2016 


Happy New Year!  We hope your holidays were filled with joy and happy memories.  We wish you and your family a happy and healthy 2016!    
APSAC Joins Leading Medical Organizations to Advocate for Children
APSAC has joined several leading medical organizations in an amicus brief aimed at protecting child abuse pediatricians from being sued and, in turn, protecting children from maltreatment. 

APSAC joined the American Academy of Pediatrics, the California Medical Association and the Ray E. Helfer Society in filing an amicus brief in the United States Circuit Court for the 9th Circuit in the case Jones v. Wang. The case involves important questions of immunity for physicians who evaluate children for possible maltreatment. In the case, Dr. Claudia Wang was sued after she took reasonable and ethical steps in an effort to fully diagnose a child's injuries after the child appeared in the emergency room with skull fractures and numerous fractured ribs. Read APSAC's amicus brief.
 
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Final Call - APSAC Board of Director Nominations Needed by February 1!
The APSAC Nominations Committee invites you to nominate professionals for the APSAC Board for a three year term that will begin July 1, 2016. 

Letters of nomination can be e-mailed to apsac@apsac.org   or mailed to APSAC at 1706 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH  43203. Letters should describe the nominee's discipline, areas of child abuse practice, and expertise. 

The final slate of candidates is selected by the Nominations Committee to reflect regional and professional variations and to maintain a diverse board of directors. The deadline for nominations is February 1, 2016.  Winners will be notified within 60 days and invited to attend the Board meeting at the 2016 Colloquium in New Orleans in June.  Questions about the nomination process can be directed to APSAC at apsac@apsac.org .

APSAC is the leading national organization supporting professionals who serve children and families affected by child maltreatment and violence. 

2015 Donations
APSAC would like to thank everyone who donated in 2015!  We raised $20,346 to support 2016 program development and training.  Thanks again for your support!
Forensic Interviewing
Best Practices
White Paper
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The long awaited Child Forensic Interviewing Best Practices White Paper is finally available!  APSAC is thrilled to have been a partner with several trainers from national forensic interviewing programs from across the country.   Read it now!
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