News and Updates
Dr. Judith Rycus Appointed Executive Committee Chair of the Psychological Maltreatment Alliance
Dr. Judith Rycus has been appointed Executive Committee Chair of the Psychological Maltreatment Alliance (PMA), leading efforts to combat psychological maltreatment and promote child well-being. Backed by top experts, PMA advances research, policy, and education to protect children. Learn more at PsychologicalMaltreatment.org
Learn More About Our Team Member Daria "Dasha" Palatna
Meet Daria 'Dasha' Palatna, Program Manager at the Institute for Human Services, as she shares her journey in social work and child welfare. Learn about her research on community mobilization in Ukraine, the similarities and differences between child welfare in the USA and Ukraine, and her personal approach to self-care. Explore her career highlights and wellness practices that keep her balanced and thriving.
Pamela Miller Provides Expert Testimony in a Case Involving Intrafamilial Child Torture in Texas
Pamela Miller, JD, MSW, LISW-S, expert in intrafamilial child torture, provided crucial testimony during the Texas v. Calhoun trial, leading to a guilty verdict and ten life sentences. Featured in national and international outlets like People Magazine, Fox News, and the Daily Mail, Miller described the horrific abuse as comparable to wartime torture, shedding light on the severity of child maltreatment.
IHS Meeting with U.S. Congressman on Title IX
On March 1, Pamela Miller, JD, MSW, LISW-S, Senior Policy and Law Analyst at the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center, met with U.S. Congressman Greg Landsman about a federal bill (Title IX) seeking justice for children who have been abused by a school employee, coach, or volunteer.