Resources for child abuse victims: A list of links & phone numbers

The other day, a student asked me for advice on getting past child abuse. She is doing a project for another class and wanted my opinion. After reminding her that I am not a clinician, I told her that the first thing I would tell anyone is to get professional help. I then gave her a list of resources for child abuse victims and/or those who may need to support victims or report abusers.

COVID-19 has placed increasing stress on families, especially where children were already at risk.

Some of the resources were already in my blog post about fiction and nonfiction books to read about psychology. After searching more and emailing them, I decided to make separate blog post. That was not the first time I had compiled a list of resources for a student. I’ve emailed such lists, shared hard copies in class, and posted them on learning platforms such as CANVAS. Such platforms vary from college to college (and colleges themselves switch at the most inconvenient moments)… So I’ve decide it would be much easier to provide a permanent blog post on the topic!

Remember, child abuse includes physical, sexual, and emotional abuse as well as neglect.

I will post a short list today, and add as I find more resources. Please leave suggestions in comments!