Awareness

A common misconception is that Medical Child Abuse involves the mental health of the perpetrator, rather than the welfare of the victim. CIP seeks to educate the public by sharing fact-based research and information from some of the most established and notable professionals in the field of child trauma.

Education and Training

CIP organizes trainings in cities across the country to educate and empower healthcare professionals, law enforcement, child protective services and other frontline workers to intervene and protect children from grievous harm and psychological trauma.

Resources and Support

CIP provides support and resources for victims and survivors of Medical Child Abuse, as well as family members and spouses of perpetrators. We make life-saving referrals to help caregivers, family members and service providers combat the complex web of issues surrounding child trauma and Medical Child Abuse, custody, and prosecution.

Innovations in Healing

We pair victims and survivors with experienced professionals to facilitate healing through the child’s preferred therapeutic narrative – writing, movement, artistic expression, play, outdoor adventures, or music. 

Research

Despite the vast body of existing research exploring child trauma, Munchausen by Proxy, or Medical Child Abuse remains one of the least understood forms of abuse. Additionally, cases often become more problematic through the court process. Research is focused on raising awareness to help ensure early detection, enable proactive intervention and prevent compounding traumas.

Policy and Legislation

Children need laws that better protect their rights. Currently, no criminal state or federal laws in the U.S. address Medical Child Abuse. With an early focus in Oklahoma and Texas, Child Impact projects is working to change this. In 2019, Child Impact Projects and others assisted Detective Michael Weber in introducing HB 3926, “Alyssa’s Bill.” We are also working at the national level on the child torture statutes.