Continuing Education and Resources

Midwest Regional Child Advocacy Center | Learning

A national training and technical assistance center that supports Children’s Advocacy Centers and multidisciplinary teams
with professional education, resources, and guidance to improve the response to child abuse.

Wisconsin Child Abuse Network

is a statewide program that provides medical education, consultation, and resources to professionals involved
in evaluating and responding to suspected child maltreatment.

National
Children’s Alliance

The national association and accrediting body for Children’s Advocacy Centers, providing standards, training,
advocacy, and resources to strengthen the coordinated response to child abuse across the United States.

National Child Advocacy Center

The National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) is the first CAC in the world and a national leader in child abuse prevention, intervention, and professional training. Visitors can learn about the services they provide to children and families, access training and resources,
and explore best‑practice guidance for multidisciplinary child abuse response.

American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)

is a national organization dedicated to improving the professional response to child maltreatment through
expert training, research, policy guidance, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

CALio Child Abuse
Online Library

is an online research library that provides comprehensive, evidence based resources on child abuse prevention, investigation, and treatment.
Operated by the National Children’s Advocacy Center, it supports professionals with access to publications, training materials, and the latest research in the field.

Selected Works by
Tom D. Lyon

This resource highlights the work of Dr. Tom Lyon, a leading expert in child interviewing and maltreatment research. His publications focus on improving the accuracy, reliability, and trauma‑informed nature of forensic interviews with children. The bibliography provides professionals
with evidence‑based research to strengthen investigative and multidisciplinary team practices.

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

 provides research based resources, training, and tools to improve care for children and families affected by trauma.
It brings together professionals, agencies, and communities across the U.S. to raise the standard

Child Welfare
Information Gateway

A comprehensive resource offering research, publications,
and tools to support child welfare systems and professionals.

Wisconsin Wayfair – Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Finding the right mental health support for your child can feel overwhelming,
but there are many ways to get started.

Wisconsin Office of
Mental Health

Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) supports Wisconsin’s children
in achieving their optimal mental health and well-being.

Well Badger
Resource Center

 A free, online, anonymous tool to help caregivers navigate resources for children
who have mental or behavioral health concerns.

This is the primary national hotline dedicated entirely to child abuse. It is available every hour of every day by phone text or online chat and offers support in more than one hundred seventy languages. Counselors are degreed professionals trained in crisis intervention trauma informed practices and supportive listening.
Call or text 800-422-4453 or use online chat at Childhelp.

RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline which provides confidential twenty four hour support for
survivors of sexual assault at
800-656-HOPE or 800-656-4673.

It connects individuals with trained support specialists who offer assistance information and local referrals.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers confidential support every hour of every day for anyone experiencing relationship abuse.
It provides crisis intervention safety planning and referrals to local services through phone chat or text
at 800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
OR
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

This national resource assists with cases involving missing children and exploitation through a 24/7 hotline at 800-843-5678.

The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides confidential support every hour of every day for people in emotional distress or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
It can be reached by calling or texting 988 and connects individuals with trained counselors who offer immediate assistance and guidance.

A safe place for parents and caregivers to talk about the challenges of raising children and receive kindness, understanding and the non-judgemental support. 800-632-8188

Crisis Text Line is a global mental health organization dedicated to supporting people in their most difficult moments. They focus on both crisis intervention and prevention, providing free, 24/7, confidential support through a text-based platform that meets people where they are. Text HOME to 741741