Research

The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline takes pride in participating in research studies to best understand the populations we serve, the needs of help seekers, and best practices in supporting those impacted by child abuse and neglect. Research aids the mission of Childhelp in meeting the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children.

In growing our body of knowledge, we amplify the voices of those silenced by abuse.

Research

Best Practices

Research Findings

Emotional Abuse

Sexual Abuse

Topical Briefs

Topical Briefs

Webinars

Supporting Youth Through Text and Chat Services Webinar Series

If You Build It They Will Come: Lessons Learned through the Implementation of Text and Chat Services for Youth

Data Matters: Leveraging Research to Inform and Evaluate Youth Needs in a Hotline Environment

It’s Complicated: Providing High Quality Support Services to Youth through Digital Interactions

Publications

JAMA PEDIATRICS
Assessing Child Abuse Hotline Inquiries in the Wake of COVID-19

JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
Family Conflict Dynamics During COVID-19 From The Perspectives of Youth Calling a National Child Abuse Hotline

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
In their own words: Child and adolescent perceptions of caregiver stress during early COVID-19

JOURNAL OF TRAUMA STUDIES IN EDUCATION
Helpline-Informed Approaches to Remote Learning Needs for Students at Risk of Maltreatment

Impact Reports

Hotline Impact Reports