National Child Abuse Defense & Resource Center

NCADRC...

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to educating professionals and the falsely accused on factual, scientific data regarding child abuse allegations. To that end, we host one of the largest conferences on the topic of false child abuse allegations every 12 to 24  months.

For the falsely accused, we can refer leading professionals from the legal, mental health, and medical fields.

For the defense team, we can provide relevant research, expert referrals, and other resources necessary to be successful at trial.

For those who investigate, substantiate and prosecute claims of child abuse, we can provide resources to aid in objective assessment and conclusions that effectively distinguish genuine abuse victims from children that intentionally or mistakenly make or are coerced to make false allegations.

our history...

False allegations of child abuse began gaining national attention in the early 1980's. While the goal of protecting children from harm is an important and noble one, the current means used to achieve that goal is in crisis. The resulting effects on children and families can be devastating.

In child abuse cases, there is the continued working hypothesis among professionals charged with protecting children that if the allegation is made, abuse must have occurred and that the accused person must have perpetrated the abuse. Further, it becomes the responsibility of the accused to prove otherwise.  At the same time, reports in the media continue to explode with cases of overwhelmed child protective systems across the country losing track of the huge number of children they have removed from their homes for suspected abuse. By the time they are located, many have spent years in a far worse situation than the one from which they were removed; some are even dead.

National Child Abuse Defense & Resource Center (NCADRC) strives for the day that the agencies responsible for investigating abuse and neglect claims are REQUIRED to remain unbiased and accountable for their actions. This accountability will allow them to better manage their resource so they can successfully protect children from real abuse while not traumatizing innocent children and families because of false allegations of child abuse.

Once false allegations of child abuse do make their way in court, the challenges for the target of the false accusations only increase. The emotional atmosphere that is generated by an allegation that a child has been deliberately harmed creates a hostile climate for defending against the allegation.

Public backlash from child abuse cases has resulted in special laws and rules designed by legislators with the intention of giving child-witnesses an equal footing in court. Toward that end, these laws allow prosecutors to introduce evidence that would not be allowed in other types of cases. Good intentions aside, the reality is that child-witnesses and prosecutors in child abuse cases have been given a tremendous advantage in the courtroom.

Presenting an aggressive defense against false allegations is crucial in determining the truth and, ultimately, prevailing at trial. Since there are so many issues involved in child abuse cases, and since the issues cover such a wide range of professional fields, it is extremely difficult for any attorney to keep abreast of the current research, data, case law, etc. that is crucial in providing that aggressive defense. Many professionals who testify that abuse has occurred base their testimony/opinion primarily on the opinions of other like-minded professionals. Many times they will say there are studies by other "experts" that support their opinions. Rarely is that true. Yet, if the defense does not know the research or that flaws in the data exist, then the state's professional can and will be convincing. Challenging these professionals is critical to any defense strategy.

The NCADRC was formed to explore the relevant research and data and how it can be applied to the benefit of the defense in cases of false accusations of child abuse.  We are dedicated to the continued exploration of such information.

referrals...

We can refer persons accused of child abuse to lawyers skilled in child abuse cases.  We can also refer persons accused of child abuse, as well the lawyers defending them, to professionals who are experts in the medical and mental health fields that may be able to help.  Because each allegation of child abuse is so unique, however, we cannot offer a list of professionals that we recommend to everyone regardless of the circumstances surrounding the specific allegations. Therefore, to obtain a professional referral best suited for your circumstance, we ask that you call our office. After we discuss the details of your case, we can offer you referrals to the lawyers, physicians,  psychologists, investigators, etc.  that will best meet your specific needs.

Our office is staffed Monday through Saturday from 8 am ~ 8 pm.  You can reach us at 419-865-0513.

Please keep in mind, however, that our financial resources are limited so we cannot provide free lawyers or other professionals and we cannot accept collect phone calls.

contact us...

NCADRCP. O. Box 638
Holland, Ohio 43528

phone 419-865-0513

fax 419-865-0526

email info@falseallegation.org

staff

Todd James, Office Manager
Chad Weber, IT Management & Web Maintenance

board of directors

Kim Hart, Executive Director
contact Kim Hart directly: kimhart@kimhart.com
Barbara Bryan, Communications Director
contact Barbara Bryan directly:  BHBryan@aol.com
Judy Byers
Bill Koniak
Derek Collett-White