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Download full textEducation Commission of the States, Denver, CO. – 1979
This booklet presents a summary of state child protection statutes that have been enacted, amended or revised through the 1978 legislative session. Reporting statutes of each of the 50 states were analyzed and 13 elements of the child abuse reporting process were identified and discussed: (1) what elements of child abuse must be reported, (2) who…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Identification
Peer reviewedPiersma, Paul – Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 1976
Available from: EC 090 265.
Descriptors: Case Records, Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Child Neglect
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Public Welfare, Harrisburg. – 1980
As mandated by Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law (Act 124), the document presents the Department of Public Welfare's 1979 report on child abuse. Following an introductory section is a brief section on the nature and scope of the problem. Section III outlines the past year's activities of the Department of Public Welfare's Office of…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Delivery Systems, Intervention
International Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1977
The training manual defines the police role in investigation and intervention in child abuse cases. Information is categorized according to the following seven topic areas (subtopics in parentheses): defining child abuse and neglect (physical and behavioral indicators), legal aspects (trends in reporting laws and major points in state reporting…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Identification, Intervention
Fead, A. Kelley – 1985
This report explains the roles and responsibilities of schools in dealing with child abuse. The introduction lists child abuse facts and figures, defines child abuse and neglect, provides a rationale for the involvement of educators in treatment and prevention efforts, and considers ethical issues. Chapter 1, which concentrates on keeping abusers…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Allred, Mark J. – 1977
The document, half of which consists of appendixes, presents a report to the Utah State legislature by the Social Services Interim Committee regarding child abuse and neglect. The problems that Utah faces with child abuse and neglect are summarized, and the appropriate steps currently being taken are outlined. National progress and trends in…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Definitions, Disadvantaged Youth
Peer reviewedLarson, Carol S. – Future of Children, 1991
Reviews recent actions by state legislatures and courts in response to the problems of drug-exposed newborns. Also discusses civil and criminal court decisions regarding women who use drugs during pregnancy. State policy responses cannot be developed without a detailed assessment of the state's resources. (SLD)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Civil Law
Peer reviewedAnderson, Luleen S.; Griffin, Carol L. – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1981
Outlines the experience of a school system in Quincy, Massachusetts to meet the state's mandated responsibility relating to child abuse. The program includes: provision of clear-cut, systemwide guidelines; availability of a resource person; opportunities for staff communication relating to child abuse experiences; and establishing ties to involved…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Community Services
