The Watchful Shepherd is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping end family violence and child abuse. Founded by Joseph Femiani, the organization works with at-risk families, providing them with computer monitoring devices that are connected to its National Response Center. The devices are easily activated by children in danger and police are dispatched to the location. It also maintains ongoing weekly telephone contact with at-risk children to ensure safety and offer support. The organization frequently worls with Child Protective Services to identify at-risk youth.