Leadership Council

The Leadership Council on Child Abuse & Interpersonal Violence is an independent nonprofit scientific organization bringing together scientists, clinicians, educators, legal scholars, and public policy analysts. Its mission is to provide professionals and the public with current scientific information on issues affecting health and safety, while challenging the misuse of psychological science and advocating for vulnerable populations, especially abused and neglected children.

The organization works to educate lawmakers, courts, judicial officers, media, professionals, and the wider public about child abuse and interpersonal violence. It seeks to limit the use of pseudoscience in legal proceedings and counter misinformation in academic and public discussions. Its scientific and professional advisors contribute articles and books, speak at conferences, and offer commentary on relevant scientific and legal issues.

The Council also publishes research and educational resources on trauma and memory, the brain, child sexual abuse, custody disputes and abuse, interpersonal violence, and the Rind Study. Its website features news, legal updates, research, awards, conference information, and opportunities to support its work through donations.