American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children

What American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children does

APSAC (American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, also doing business as the Association of Professionals Solving the Abuse of Children) is a U.S. nonprofit professional society founded in 1986 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its mission is to ensure that children affected by maltreatment and their families receive the best possible professional response, serving a multidisciplinary community of attorneys, child protective services workers, law enforcement officers, nurses, physicians, researchers, teachers, psychologists, clergy, and administrators. The organization operates a membership-based model with tiered annual dues ranging from $30 (Student) to $145 (Full) and a network of state chapters, fellowship programs (including YAPSAC for young professionals), and partnerships including a flagship affiliation with The New York Foundling.

APSAC's product portfolio is anchored by peer-reviewed publications, most notably the Child Maltreatment journal (ranked 2nd in Social Work and 5th in Family Studies by Impact Factor in 2019) and Trauma, Violence & Abuse, alongside the APSAC Advisor quarterly, APSAC Alert digital summaries, the APSAC Handbook on Child Maltreatment (4th edition), monographs, research-to-practice briefs, and position statements on issues ranging from gender-affirming care to corporal punishment. Professional development is delivered through the annual APSAC Colloquium (33rd edition scheduled for June 2026 in New Orleans, with 130+ sessions), intensive Child Forensic Interview Training Clinics (virtual, 5-day, with English and Spanish versions priced at $1,199-$1,689), a Systemic Racism in Child Welfare Certificate Program, and a continuing webinar series. Distribution runs through the MemberLeap member portal, an internal Learning Management System for asynchronous content and CE credit tracking, and multi-channel digital marketing (blog, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook).

APSAC generates revenue through three primary streams: recurring membership dues, event and training registration fees (Colloquium, Forensic Interview Clinics, webinars, certificate programs), and one-time publication and merchandise sales. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, employs 1-10 staff, and reports scale metrics of 3,500+ trainees reached, 215+ training programs offered, and 2,600+ training resources available, while serving thousands of professionals across the United States with stated but unconfirmed global reach.

Name

American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children

Legal name

American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, Inc.

Website

https://apsac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

APSAC is a U.S. nonprofit professional society, founded in 1986, that provides training, peer-reviewed publications, practice guidelines, and an annual Colloquium for multidisciplinary professionals responding to child maltreatment, including social workers, attorneys, law enforcement, clinicians, and researchers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services for Child Maltreatment

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGABAG

Child Protection & Child Rights

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

Keywords

• Child maltreatment prevention
• Professional training programs
• Forensic interview training
• Child welfare education
• Continuing education credits

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: APSAC generates revenue through annual membership fees at various tiers: Full Membership $145, Student Membership $30, Retired Membership $65, and Young Professional Membership $95. Members receive access to publications, reduced pricing on trainings and events, and other member benefits.
2. Event Registration and Training Fees: Revenue from annual Colloquium registration fees (member rates $449-$569, non-member $529-$789), Forensic Interview Clinics (member $1199, non-member $1489), webinars ($30 per session), and certificate programs. CE credits available for additional fees.
3. Publications and Store: Sales of the APSAC Handbook on Child Maltreatment (Fourth Edition), publications store featuring merchandise, and members-only access to journals including Child Maltreatment and Trauma, Violence & Abuse.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APSAC provides professional training, peer-reviewed publications, practice guidelines, and advocacy for multidisciplinary professionals responding to child maltreatment. Its core revenue-generating offerings are annual memberships, the annual APSAC Colloquium conference, virtual and in-person Forensic Interview Training Clinics (English and Spanish), certificate programs (including the Systemic Racism in Child Welfare Certificate), webinars, and publications such as the Child Maltreatment journal, APSAC Handbook, Practice Guidelines, and Monographs. Continuing education credits are available for psychology and social work.

Product overview

The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) offers a comprehensive professional association ecosystem focused on child maltreatment prevention and response. The portfolio centers on membership programs providing access to publications, resources, and discounted trainings, complemented by major publications including the Child Maltreatment Journal, Trauma Violence & Abuse Journal, APSAC Advisor, and APSAC Alert. APSAC delivers professional development through the annual APSAC Colloquium conference and specialized training programs including Child Forensic Interview Training, the Systemic Racism in Child Welfare Certificate Program, and various online trainings via their Learning Management System. Practice guidance is provided through APSAC Practice Guidelines, Position Statements, Monographs, and the APSAC Handbook on Child Maltreatment. Additional offerings include the Career Center, No Hit Zone Materials, and Research to Practice Briefs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• APSAC Membership Annual professional membership program providing networking, access to publications and journals, practice resources, and discounted pricing on trainings and events for multidisciplinary child maltreatment professionals.
• APSAC Colloquium Annual premier interdisciplinary conference providing high-quality learning opportunities with plenary speakers and over 130 sessions for child maltreatment professionals at all experience levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 2nd in Social Work and 5th in Family Studies by Impact Factor in 2019 for Child Maltreatment journal
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• The New York FoundlingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPSAC is now in partnership with The New York Foundling, a nonprofit organization. The partnership includes joint webinar series on controversial topics, collaborative 8-week course programs, and mutual promotion of events and resources. The New York Foundling is listed as a Platinum Sponsor for the 33rd Colloquium.
• World Childhood FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWorld Childhood Foundation is a Platinum Sponsor of APSAC's annual Colloquium events, supporting the organization's mission to improve society's response to child abuse and neglect.
• CCRC (University of New Hampshire)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCCRC (Child Development Research Center at University of New Hampshire) is listed as an In Partnership with sponsor for APSAC Colloquium, supporting child welfare research and training initiatives.
• State ChapterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPSAC maintains state chapters across the United States, providing local networking, education, and advocacy for child maltreatment professionals at the state level.
• National Initiative to End Corporal Punishment (NIECP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPSAC hosts the National No Hit Zone Committee within NIECP, developing and distributing No Hit Zone materials including free PDF tip sheets in English and Spanish, parenting resources, and pledge programs to become a No Hit Home.
• Psychological Maltreatment Alliance (PM Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPSAC participates in the Psychological Maltreatment Alliance focused on addressing psychological maltreatment of children through research, guidelines, and advocacy.
• ACEs Health Champions NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPSAC participates in the AVA ACEs Health Champions Network, supporting awareness and response to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in health contexts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Casey Family Programs: Major operating foundation focused on child welfare systems change, research, and practice improvement. Adjacent to APSAC in audience and content areas, functioning as a funder/practitioner in the same field rather than a direct professional-society peer.
• Zero to Three: National nonprofit focused on early childhood development from birth to age three, with practitioner training, policy advocacy, and publications. Adjacent to APSAC in serving early childhood professionals and publishing authoritative content, but with a different age range and developmental focus.
• National CASA / GAL Association for Children: National organization supporting court-appointed volunteer advocates for children in foster care. Adjacent to APSAC in child welfare mission, with overlapping training and chapter-based delivery model, though focused on volunteer advocates rather than the professional forensic and clinical workforce.

Direct peers

• Child Welfare League of America: National membership organization representing public and private agencies serving children and families. Comparable to APSAC as a peer professional association that develops practice standards, publishes research, and provides training to the child welfare workforce.
• Darkness to Light: Nonprofit focused on child sexual abuse prevention through training, public awareness, and Stewards of Children curriculum. Comparable to APSAC in delivering evidence-based child maltreatment training and prevention resources to professionals and communities.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: National nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect through advocacy, education, and a national network of state chapters. Directly comparable to APSAC as a child maltreatment-focused organization delivering training, public awareness, and policy work to professionals and the public.
• International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect: International multidisciplinary organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, with a global professional membership and congress events. Directly comparable to APSAC's mission, professional-society model, and focus on cross-discipline child maltreatment practice.
• National Children's Alliance: Accrediting and membership body for Child Advocacy Centers (CACs), which coordinate multidisciplinary responses to child abuse — a core audience for APSAC's forensic interview training. Closely aligned mission and overlapping professional community make it a direct peer.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Social Workers: Largest U.S. professional association for social workers, providing CE, publications, and practice resources — including content on child welfare. Comparable to APSAC as a broader incumbent that overlaps in training, continuing education, and standards for the social work segment of APSAC's audience.
• American Academy of Pediatrics: Major U.S. professional association for pediatricians, with active programming on child abuse pediatrics, policy, and clinical guidelines. Comparable as a larger incumbent that produces child maltreatment training, position statements, and CE for the medical portion of APSAC's multidisciplinary audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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