National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information.This is one of the most important and complete sources of information about child abuse and child protection. You can download many resources and manuals, search for legal information, and find links to other organizations.
Reducing the Risk. Excellent source of resources and information - specifically targetted at church groups. You can receive more resources by logging in as a member. To get the member login - contact tamohara@yahoo.com
ISPCAN International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
An organization that brings together a worldwide cross-section of committed professionals to work towards the prevention and treatment of child abuse, neglect and exploitation globally.
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Good manual on child abuse available at this link.
Background Checks:
These links are used by churches/ministries and have valuable information/forms for temples:
www.churchstaffing.com
www.churchvolunteercentral.com
www.screenchurchstaff.com
OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS FOR ISKCON FAMILIES AND CHILDREN: Vaisnava Family Resources
The GVT is a grass roots volunteer group of Krishna devotees who are mental health or educational professionals, calling themselves the Grhasta Vision Team. Their intention is to provide resources to support married couples and prospective couples primarily in North American ISKCON communities. However, the broader community of Vaishnavas, and anyone who is interested in spiritual married life are welcome to take advantage of the knowledge that is shared here.
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