ACT Resources

Resources presented in this section were selected to provide ACT Program research-based information and materials to help parents or professionals working with families and children.

Materials include:

• Fact sheets and handouts in English
• Fact sheets and handouts in Spanish
• "Intercontinental Child Abuse Prevention: Lessons From ACT Raising Safe Kids Program Evaluation"
  A video from the 2017 APA Annual Convention
• Magination Press
  An imprint of the American Psychological Association, Magination Press® publishes beautiful award-winning books to help children and teens develop in socially and emotionally healthy ways. A comprehensive Note to Parents and Caregivers guides parents, therapists, social workers, and teachers in using each book. 
• Magination Press Family
  Site combines the expertise and resources of the American Psychological Association and its children’s book imprint, Magination Press. These dedicated sites provide reliable, accessible information for parents, educators, and other caregivers about managing stress and anxiety and promoting mindfulness in children and teens.
• Program public service announcements for TV and radio
• Publications
• Teach Carefully video  
  ACT has created an educational media campaign to raise awareness of parents and caregivers about their important role as teachers and models for children.
• "Victimized Children Need Evidence-Based Treatment" 
  A video from the Effective Providers program