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State Policies Addressing Child Abuse and Neglect
www.ncsl.orgPreventing Child Abuse and Neglect The complex nature of the factors that protect or put chil-dren at risk for abuse and neglect have led many experts to recommend approaching prevention policies in a compre-hensive way. State legislation that focuses on one aspect of child abuse prevention may not be as effective as policies
Understanding and Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
www.apa.orgThe Child Abuse and Prevention Treatment Act (CAPTA) defines child abuse and neglect or child maltreatment as: Any recent act or failure to act on …
Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
www.childwelfare.govPreventing Child Abuse and Neglect. Despite the statistics, child abuse and neglect are preventable. State and local governments, community organizations, and private citizens take action every day to protect children. You can help, too. Research shows that parents and caregivers who have support—from family, friends,