Donate directly to the SIDS Network securely with a major credit card . Other ways to help can be found here . The news refers to a new AAP Policy Statement developed by the AAP Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, which is concerned with issues relating to physical, sexual, and mental abuse and neglect of children, adolescents, and their families. The Committee develops appropriate policy recommendations for consideration by the Board of Directors and state legislators and serves as a liaison with other organizations concerned with the health and well-being of children and their families.
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We have received many e-mail messages asking for more information. We need to help people separate myth from fact and risk factor from cause. We will post information as it becomes available to us. We are currently gathering more information about this specific case and will keep you updated. The AAP guidelines have created a storm of controversy, unfortunately much of it could have been avoided.