At the intersection of law and medicine to prevent child abuse and neglect.

The mission of CHILD USA:

• To put an end to childhood abuse and neglect and
• To help obtain justice for victims through interdisciplinary research, analysis, and advocacy.

What Does CHILD USA Do?

We conduct research, compile evidence, promote ideas, and advocate for policy changes to prevent child sex abuse and neglect.

Our ground-breaking approach is to draw on the combined expertise of some of the nation’s leading medical and legal academics to find evidence-based solutions to the challenges of persistent and widespread child abuse and neglect. We believe this is the swiftest way to provide justice and healing for past victims and to prevent abuse and neglect in the future.

How is CHILD USA Different?

Distinguished from organizations engaged in direct delivery of services, CHILD USA produces the evidence-based solutions and information needed by organizations, caregivers, policymakers, and society alike to increase positive outcomes in every scenario and dramatically decrease abuse and neglect.

 

About CHILD USA

Founded in April 2016, (thus too new for a Guidestar ranking), CHILD USA builds on the extraordinary work of two leaders in the field: Rita Swan, founder of CHILD, Inc., the leading national advocate for the protection of children from medical and educational neglect, and Prof. Marci Hamilton, a national expert on child sex abuse, statute of limitations and neglect including religious defenses.

By joining these two forces together, CHILD USA provides a comprehensive approach to promoting justice for victims of child abuse and neglect.

Our Leadership

Prof. Marci Hamilton, CEO and Academic Director

Prof. Hamilton is a leading national expert on legal remedies to child sex abuse, including statute of limitation reform.

Dr. Steven Berkowitz, Advisor

Dr. Berkowitz is a leading national expert on child trauma.

Dr. Paul Offit, Advisor

Dr. Offit is a leading national expert on vaccines, infectious diseases and medical neglect.