| National Center on Shaken Baby
Syndrome |
| 2955 Harrison Boulevard |
| Suite 102 |
| Ogden, UT 84403 |
| Phone: | 1-888-273-0071 (801) 627-3399 |
| Fax: | (801) 627-3321 |
| E-mail: | mail@dontshake.org |
| Web Address: | www.dontshake.org |
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The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome is a
worldwide nonprofit organization that provides information to professionals and
parents about recognizing and preventing this form of child abuse. |
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| American Academy of Pediatrics |
| 141 Northwest Point Boulevard |
| Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098 |
| Phone: | (847) 434-4000 |
| Fax: | (847) 434-8000 |
| E-mail: | kidsdocs@aap.org |
| Web Address: | www.aap.org |
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a
variety of educational materials, such as links to publications about parenting
and general growth and development. Immunization information, safety and
prevention tips, AAP guidelines for various conditions, and links to other
organizations are also available. |
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| Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Children's Bureau/ACYF |
| 1250 Maryland Avenue SW, Eighth Floor |
| Washington, DC 20024 |
| Phone: | 1-800-394-3366 (703) 385-7565 |
| E-mail: | info@childwelfare.gov |
| Web Address: | www.childwelfare.gov |
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The Child Welfare Information Gateway is a national
resource for people seeking information about how to prevent, identify, and
treat child abuse and neglect. The Web site has information about family
support services, fostering and adopting a child, and child welfare issues.
There are also links for many toll-free crisis hotline numbers. |
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| Prevent Child Abuse America |
| 500 North Michigan Avenue |
| Suite 200 |
| Chicago, IL 60611 |
| Phone: | 1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373) (312) 663-3520 |
| Fax: | (312) 939-8962 |
| E-mail: | mailbox@preventchildabuse.org |
| Web Address: | www.preventchildabuse.org |
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This organization provides information on topics
related to child abuse and neglect. It offers various programs on child abuse
prevention, and it also directs efforts toward increasing public awareness of
child abuse and neglect. You can find out whether your state has a local
chapter by going to the Web site. |
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| Shaken Baby Alliance |
| 4516 Boat Club Road |
| Suite 114 |
| Fort Worth, TX 76135 |
| Phone: | 1-877-6-END-SBS (1-877-636-3727) toll-free (817) 882-8686 |
| Fax: | (817) 882-8687 |
| E-mail: | info@shakenbaby.com |
| Web Address: | www.shakenbaby.org |
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The Shaken Baby Alliance supports families and
professionals in the fight against Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma and
other forms of child abuse. The Alliance offers printed materials and support
services by phone. |
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