Unfounded Allegations--A New Child Abuse Problem.

Besharov, Douglas J.

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ERIC Number: EJ335356

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Unfounded Allegations--A New Child Abuse Problem.

Besharov, Douglas J.

Public Interest, n83 p18-33 Spr 1986

Child advocates have succeeded in getting child abuse recognized as a serious social problem requiring governmental response. Ironically, this success now threatens the viability of child abuse programs: 65 percent of all reports are ultimately dismissed. This flood of unfounded reports violates parental rights and overwhelms the limited resources of protective agencies. (KH)

Descriptors: Agency Role, Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Children, Family Violence, Mass Media Effects, Parent Rights, Parents, Program Effectiveness, Public Agencies, Public Opinion, Sexual Abuse

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - General

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Language: English

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