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Child Abuse and Neglect: General Information Packet
You may print the complete packet or view and print the individual factsheets included in the packet. This information is also available in Spanish: El abuso y la negligencia de menores: Paquete de información general.
Child Abuse and Neglect | |
Series Title: | General Information Packets |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Availability: | Download (PDF - 1,200KB) |
Year Published: | 2008 - 39 pages |
This information packet includes fact sheets about child maltreatment and the services available from the Child Welfare Information Gateway. The fact sheets review the definitions of maltreatment, child abuse and neglect prevention, and provide statistical information about the prevalence of child abuse and neglect and the characteristics of victims and offenders. Directories of federal clearinghouses, hotlines, state agencies, and other organizations that disseminate information about family and domestsic violence and substance abuse are also inserted. |
Contents of Packet
What Is Child Abuse and Neglect? | |
Series Title: | Factsheets |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Availability: | View Download (PDF - 228KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
Year Published: | 2008 - 4 pages |
This fact sheet explains how child maltreatment is defined in federal and state laws. Distinctions between the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and state civil and criminal statutes are highlighted. Operational definitions of physical abuse, child neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse also are included. |
Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect | |
Series Title: | Factsheets |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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Year Published: | 2008 - 4 pages |
The best way to prevent child abuse is to help parents develop the skills and identify the resources they need to understand and meet their children's needs and protect them from harm. This factsheet describes common activities of prevention programs, keys to successful prevention services, and protective factors that increase the health and well-being of children and families. It also lists simple things everyone can do to support families in raising safe and healthy children. |
Leaving Your Child Home Alone | |
Series Title: | Factsheets |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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Year Published: | 2007 - 4 pages |
Every parent eventually faces the decision to leave their child home alone for the first time. This factsheet provides some questions for parents to consider before leaving their children home alone, as well as tips to help make the experience safe and successful for all. |
Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms | |
Series Title: | Factsheets |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Availability: | View Download (PDF - 199KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
Year Published: | 2007 - 4 pages |
The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. This factsheet lists general signs that may signal the presence of child abuse. It also includes signs associated with specific types of maltreatment such as physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional maltreatment. |
How the Child Welfare System Works | |
Series Title: | Factsheets |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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Year Published: | 2012 - 9 pages |
Provides an overview of the purposes and functions of child welfare systems. It explains what happens when abuse or neglect are reported, how those reports are processed, and what happens to the adults and children who are involved in the child welfare system. A flowchart illustrates how cases may move through the child welfare system. |
Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect | |
Series Title: | Factsheets |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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Year Published: | 2008 - 8 pages |
The harmful effects of child abuse and neglect vary depending on a number of factors, including the circumstances, personal characteristics of the child, and the child?s environment. In many cases, child abuse and neglect have consequences for children, families, and society that last lifetimes. This factsheet provides an overview of some of the most common physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal consequences of child abuse and neglect, including findings from research supported by the Federal Government. |