Victim Services

Dept of Public Service (DPS)
Victim Service Page
http://www.azvictims.com/child/services.asp

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Victim Services
Oversees and administers two key programs: Crime Victim Compensation and the Victim Assistance programs. Arizona's Crime Victim Compensation programs are administered through ACJC, but locally reside within Arizona's 15 county attorney's offices. The Victim Assistance program provides grants to private non-profit or government agencies that deliver direct services to crime victims.
http://www.acjc.state.az.us/services/victim_services.html

Childhelp USA
Located in central Phoenix, the Childhelp Children’s Center of Arizona opened in 1998 to offer compassionate, effective services for abused and neglected children under the age of 18 from throughout Arizona. The on-site collaboration of six public/private agencies provides services for the interview, examination, disposition, and treatment of abuse victims, as well as pursuing offender prosecutions. Partnering agencies include St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, the Phoenix Police Department Crimes Against Children Unit, Arizona Department of Economic Security, CPS, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, and the Attorney General’s Office.
http://www.childhelpusa.org/

National Children's Alliance
(formerly the National Network of Children's Advocacy Centers) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide training, technical assistance and networking opportunities to communities seeking to plan, establish and improve Children's Advocacy Centers.
http://www.nca-online.org/features.html

Governors Office for Children, Youth and Families
The mission of the Division for Children is to promote and advance the strength and well-being of Arizona’s children and families. The Division for Children provides a single, strong voice for children from within the executive branch of state government. The Division for Children will serve as interagency coordinator for all children, youth, and family programs within the state.
http://www.governor.state.az.us/cyf/children/index_children.html

Arizona Child Abuse InfoCenter Arizona's Child Abuse InfoCenter is an information clearinghouse for those dealing with child maltreatment issues, including the unique issues of children with disabilities and special health care needs. The InfoCenter provides up-to-date resources to professionals and volunteers working on child abuse and neglect prevention and intervention through its no-cost, twice monthly e-newsletter. The companion website, Parent-Wise, is an online resource for parents and other caregivers seeking to protect their children from abuse. www.parent-wise.org

National Association for Play Therapy

The Association for Play Therapy, Inc. was formed in 1982 to help children and others in need. The mission of the Association for Play Therapy is to promote the value of play, play therapy, and credentialed play therapists.

National:  www.a4pt.org

E-mail: info@a4pt.org

Arizona Chapter: www.azapt.org