Child Abuse and Neglect : Data and Federal Programs.

Provides information on increasing incidence of reported child abuse and neglect. Reviews P.L. 93-247, as amended, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, which established service programs and administrative and research offices to combat problems relating to child abuse and neglect. Focuses...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1988.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Provides information on increasing incidence of reported child abuse and neglect. Reviews P.L. 93-247, as amended, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, which established service programs and administrative and research offices to combat problems relating to child abuse and neglect. Focuses on Federal, State, and local level responsibilities under the Act, and covers authorization and program funding. Outlines other Federal child abuse legislation and programs, and provides funding for major grant programs, FY74-89.
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