> Dear VFALSAC:  I'm trying to connect with individuals or groups
 > involved in fighting wrongful accusations and imprisonment, esp.
 > in the area of fatal child abuse.  I know about VOCAL (Victims of
 > Child Abuse Laws), and although they are primarily trying to help
 > those accused of sex crimes, they are in the category I seek. . .
From what I have gathered, VOCAL does not specialize in sex abuse cases, 
rather they aid in cases of all varieties in which people have become Victims 
Of Child Abuse Laws.
Here's a place to start.  The Colorado VOCAL is among the more active in the 
country, and may be able to direct you toward a local chapter. 303-233-5321. 
Get on their mailing list for little more than the cost of printing and 
postage.
They also publish, at their cost, a 500 page "Professional Manual" for use 
both by yourself and your attorney.  It has applicability in all 50 States. I 
haven't seen it, but it is highly regarded in some circles. Cost is $50 plus 
$6.00 postage.
They offer a "Due Process Manual" which promises a detailed explanation of 
your due process rights, and a "Personal Manual" which promises "important 
data and information to help you cope with the trauma of involvement with 
child protection agencies," each at $20 plus $3.00 postage.
They also offer a video claiming to be a "high quality 25 minute educational 
tool for politicians, system employees, and community meetings."  $12.00 with 
postage included.
That they have gathered something of an endorcement from the original 
director of the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect, (NCCAN), as well 
as the ACLU does lend them quite some measure of credibility.  I'd suggest 
forgetting whatever you may have heard about them, and calling for first-hand 
information.
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