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NCCASP's resolution urging states to make child torture a felony offense is now American Bar As

The resolution based on NCCASP research urged states to amend existing laws or enact new laws to clearly define child torture and ensure...

J. of Child and Youth Review Publishes NCCASP's Research Study

The Journal of Child and Youth Review recently published NCCASP's study spotlighting a lack of applicable felony charges in fourteen U.S....

NY State Extends Statute of Limitations for Victims of Child Abuse

Spreading legal innovations to protect children is part of NCCASP's core mission. NCCASP supports the work of individuals passionate to...

NCCASP applauds Congress for Reauthorizing the Victims of Child Abuse (VOCA) Act

The bill signed into law on Jan 7, 2019 reauthorized Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 for five years, at $25 million per year. This is...

A National Database of Child Abuse Reports Could Have Saved Him: When Only His Eyes Could Ask for He

This picture is haunting. It is lauded as a wholesome picture of a young man hugging a police officer. In Devonte Hart's eyes is a cry...

NCCASP Drafted Resolution Passes ABA Criminal Justice Section Council Unanimously

In October, NCCASP's Executive Director testified in front of the ABA Criminal Justice Section Council. The resolution based on NCCASP...

Number of Children In U.S. Foster Care Continues to Increase

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) data for fisc

Federal Spending on Children Projected to Drop by 25% In Next Decade

Full Report Summary "The Urban Institute projected, Federal spending on children will drop about a quarter within a decade, as...

"Jurisdictional Issues" in Indian Country have life and death consequences

Journalist Rachel Monroe brings to light what many us working in Indian Country have seen: the "jurisdictional issues" leading to deaths...