Community Resources for Child Protection
Child Abuse and Neglect Education
5 Safety Rules from the Monique Burr Foundation for Children
These safety rules are strategies designed to help children, teens and adults identify and respond to abuse, bullying and other types of victimization.
Working with parents and their children, the statewide non-profit provides Home Visiting Programs, Family Support and Education, Professional Development, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs, Advocacy, Public Awareness/Public Education.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
This resources highlights the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Darkness to Light is a non-profit committed to empowering adults to prevent child sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s work is guided by the vision of a world free from child sexual abuse, where children can grow up happy, healthy and safe. We know that prevention is possible, and we believe that it is an adult responsibility to protect children.
The CDC: Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
CDC’s research and programs work to understand the problem of child abuse and neglect and prevent them before they begin.
The NCA models, promotes, and delivers excellence in child abuse response and prevention through service, education, and leadership.
Leadership Empowerment and Prevention Training (LEAP)
Developed in collaboration between VCU’s School of Social Work and the Partnership for People with Disabilities, LEAP provides training on healthy relationships and information about preventing abuse to adults with disabilities.
Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now)
Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) is a local nonprofit organization dedicated solely to the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect in the Greater Richmond area. SCAN’s services promote positive parenting, strengthen families, and help create a community that values and cares for its children. Our programs include the Child Advocacy Centers (CAC), Family Support Program, Community Programs, Richmond Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), and The Circle Preschool Program.
Reporting Child Abuse
Virginia Department of Social Services Abuse and Neglect Reporting Website
To report suspected abuse and/or neglect, contact your local department of social services or the Virginia Department of Social Services’ 24/7, toll-free Child Protective Services (CPS) hotline at (800) 552-7096. You can Also complete the VDOSS online form.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Cyber-Tipline
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTipline is the nation’s centralized reporting system for online exploitation of children.
Counseling for Child Abuse
Darkness to Light
Darkness to Light is a non-profit committed to empowering adults to prevent child sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s work is guided by the vision of a world free from child sexual abuse, where children can grow up happy, healthy and safe. We know that prevention is possible, and we believe that it is an adult responsibility to protect children.
Building Resilience
Rappahannock Area Community Services Board HopeStarter
Resilience is how we respond to adversity, trauma or tragedy. Resilience is how we deal with difficult situations and move forward from them. These tools and skills in your wellness toolbox can help you adapt to life's challenges in more positive ways.
Darkness to Light
Darkness to Light is a non-profit committed to empowering adults to prevent child sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s work is guided by the vision of a world free from child sexual abuse, where children can grow up happy, healthy and safe. We know that prevention is possible, and we believe that it is an adult responsibility to protect children.
The child help provides guidance and support for child abuse victims.
YMCA and Abuse Prevention
YMCA of the USA’s Commitment to Child Protection at the Y
Ensuring the safety and well-being of young people is foundational to everything the Y does to help children learn, grow and thrive. See what YMCAs around the country are doing to protect children.
Helping your Community
Richmond CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Richmond CASA recruits, trains, and supervises competent and dedicated volunteers who advocate for the needs of abused, neglected, and at-risk children in juvenile dependency proceedings.