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Preventing Child Maltreatment and Promoting Well-Being: A Network for Action 2012 Resource Guide
Preventing Child Maltreatment and Promoting Well-Being: A Network for Action 2012 Resource Guide supports service providers in their work with parents, caregivers, and their children to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. It focuses on the six protective factors, which have been proven to reduce the risk of abuse and neglect, and provides tools and strategies to integrate the factors into existing programs and systems.
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Chapter 1
Laying the Groundwork
Information about the research and theory on which the Resource Guide is based, including protective factors that help reduce child abuse and neglect and strategies for creating lasting change in how communities support families.
Chapter 2
Working With Families: The Six Protective Factors
Detailed information about each of the protective factors and tips for infusing them into direct practice with families and children.
Chapter 3
Engaging Your Community
Tools and strategies to help build community awareness and support the development of broad-based community partnerships.
Chapter 4
Protecting Children
Information about why child abuse occurs, risk factors, consequences, and identifying and reporting maltreatment.
Chapter 5
Tip Sheets for Parents and Caregivers
Strength-based tip sheets on specific parenting topics that can be used in discussions or visits with caregivers and a calendar of activities for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Chapter 6
Resources
Contact information for private and Federal partners working nationally to strengthen families.
Authors and Contributors
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The guide was developed with input from numerous national organizations, Federal partners, and parents committed to strengthening families, preventing child maltreatment, and promoting children's well-being.