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State Policies Addressing Child Abuse and Neglect
www.ncsl.orgChild neglect is the failure to meet a child’s basic needs, including housing, food, clothing, educa-tion and access to medical care. The definition of child neglect varies among states, agencies and professional groups. Generally, child neglect can be defined as the failure to provide for a child’s basic
Does Child Abuse Cause Crime?
ftp.iza.org1. Introduction Child maltreatment, which includes both child abuse and child neglect, is a major social problem. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (1996), over a
State Confidentiality Statutes - LSC
www.lsc.govstatutes in place that protect communications between domestic violence and sexual assault service providers and victims. ... Reports of child neglect or abuse 3. Criminal, mental health, or perjury proceedings against the victim ... South Carolina X X X
Child Neglect: A Guide for Prevention, Assessment and ...
www.childwelfare.govCHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT USER MANUAL SERIES . Child Neglect: A Guide for . Prevention, Assessment . and Intervention. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services