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The Adam Walsh Act is a 2006 law that organizes sex offenders into three tiers and requires them to register and update their information with the authorities. It also contains provisions for federal criminal law, child protection, and civil commitment of sexually dangerous people.
The registry is a cooperative effort between U.S. state agencies and the federal government to provide information about sex offenders. It supports search by name, ZIP code, county, city, state or national, but the results depend on each state's disclosure policy and constitutionality.
Child abuse, also called child endangerment or child maltreatment, is the harm or neglect of a child by a parent or caregiver. Learn about the history of child abuse recognition, the different types of abuse and the legal and social responses to it.
Learn about the factors that increase the risk of abusing a child, such as personal history, mental health, stress, and lack of support. Find out how to prevent and report child abuse and get help ...
You can find local child abuse reporting hotlines on the Child Welfare website. You can also call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453).
The National Child Victim Identification Program (NCVIP) is a database of child pornography maintained by the US Department of Justice and the NCMEC. It uses image analysis software to detect victims of child abuse and help in investigations.
Child abuse is any mistreatment or neglect that causes harm to a child 18 years old or younger. It can include sexual, emotional, and physical abuse, as well as neglect. Learn the signs, causes ...
Learn about the long-term effects of child abuse on your body, emotions, and behavior. Find out how to get help and support from a therapist, a support group, or a crisis text line.