Additional Resources

BCAC shares best practices in an effort to minimize response times and the after-effects of abuse for cases involving children exposed to sexual abuse, trauma, and other Adverse Childhood Experiences.

Maryland DHR Form 180

Click here to download the Maryland Department of Human Resources form to report suspected abuse.

Building Hospital Partnerships by Adam Rosenberg & LaDonna Morgan

Click here to access the power point and NACHRI guidelines.

Feel free to use and learn, but please share credit with BCAC.

Library of resources and research

BCAC has compiled a list of important studies and resources for all to use. Feel free to link or download for your own use – just please give credit where credit it due!

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US Department of Childhood’s Defending Childhood Initiative

Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Study

Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center Resources

2013 State Council for Child Abuse Annual Report

New Directions in Child Abuse & Neglect Research

Child Welfare Information Gateway Analysis on Mandated Reporting

What’s New and Who’s Doing It:Implementing an Agencywide Resiliency Program

Recognizing, Reporting, and Responding to Abuse

Learn how to recognize, report, and respond to abuse.

Talking to Your Kids About Abuse

Have a conversation with your kids and learn the possible signs of abuse.

Sexual Development in Children

Learn the basics of sexual development and behavior in children.

What to Do if Your Child Discloses

If your child discloses, would you know what to do?

Safety Scenarios

Check out these safety tips.

How to Check if Your Daycare is Safe

Follow these guidelines to learn if your daycare is safe.