Neglect & Abuse
Unfortunately, neglect and abuse are widespread problems in our society. Children, women, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to abuse, which can be emotional or physical.
Many resources are available for people in abusive situations and those who want to help them.
Children
UF/IFAS Publications
Other Sites & Publications
- Child Abuse--DCF
- Child Abuse--MedlinePlus
- Childhelp USA
- Child Welfare Information Gateway
- Circle of Parents
- Domestic Violence Awareness Handbook--USDA
- Florida Abuse Hotline--DCF
- Florida's Adoption Program--DCF
- Florida State Foster Adoptive Parent Association
- National Date Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect
- National Sex Offender Public Registry--U.S. Department of Justice
- Parents Anonymous
- Prevent Child Abuse America
- Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect--Child Welfare Information Gateway
Elders
UF/IFAS Publications
Other Sites & Publications
- Domestic Violence Awareness Handbook--USDA
- Fact Sheet on Caregiving Stress and Elder Abuse--National Center on Elder Abuse (pdf)
- Financial Abuse--National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
- National Center on Elder Abuse
- National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
- National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
Spouses
UF/IFAS Sites
Other Sites & Publications
- Domestic Violence--MedlinePlus
- Domestic Violence Awareness Handbook--USDA
- Family Abuse Prevention Fund
- Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Intimate Partner Violence Prevention--National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Office of Domestic Violence Program--DCF
- Office on Violence Against Women--U.S. Department of Justice
- Office on Women's Health--U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Violence Against Women--U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Types of Abuse
Financial Abuse
Physical Abuse
- Domestic Violence--MedlinePlus
- Domestic Violence Awareness Handbook--USDA
- Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Intimate Partner Violence Prevention--National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
- Office of Domestic Violence Program--DCF
- Office on Violence Against Women--U.S. Department of Justice
- Seven Steps to Escape Domestic Violence
- Violence Against Women--U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Return to Aging & Caregiving, to Children, or to Relationships
General Resources
UF/IFAS Sites
UF/IFAS Publications
State & Federal Agencies
- Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
- Florida Department of Elder Affairs
- U.S. Administration for Children and Families
