There are programs out there but almost all are under-funded.

So let’s talk money for a minute.

Originally enacted in 1974, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) is the only federal program exclusively dedicated to the prevention, assessment, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect. It is also the only legislation that addresses universal primary prevention capacity-building at a local level and supports services essential to healthy and thriving communities in every state.

Currently, CAPTA is funded at less than HALF of its AUTHORIZED LEVEL.

Here’s what you can do:

Use the links below to find your representatives’ email and phone:

OR call the Congressional switchboard at 202-224-3121, and ask to be connected with your Representative. (NOTE: You can only be connected with one office at a time, so call back to speak with each one of your Representatives.)
When you reach your Senator’s receptionist, identify yourself as a constituent—clearly stating your name and the town or city and state where you live—and ask to speak to him/her directly. You may be transferred to a Legislative assistant/aide, or you may be asked to leave a voice message or send an email, which is fine but ask to be connected directly to your Senator if possible. Be persistent but polite.

Legislators

There are programs out there but almost all are under-funded.

So let’s talk money for a minute.

Currently, CAPTA is funded at less than HALF of its AUTHORIZED LEVEL.

Here’s what you can do:

Use the links below to find your representatives’ email and phone:

Remember who you are speaking up for.

Click below to reach your Representative:

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SENATE HOUSE

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