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The following Information Gateway materials were made available at the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect held October 28 to 30, 2009, in Ocean City, MD.
| About CAPTA: A Legislative History | |
| Series Title: | Factsheets |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 94KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2011 - 3 pages |
| Summarizes the legislative history and purpose of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), the key Federal legislation addressing child abuse and neglect. CAPTA was originally enacted in P.L. 93-247 and was most recently amended and reauthorized on December 20, 2010, by the CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-320). | |
| Acts of Omission : An Overview of Child Neglect | |
| Series Title: | Bulletins for Professionals |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 350KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2001 - 10 pages |
| This In Focus report provides an overview of the causes and consequences of child neglect. Legal definitions, the characteristics of neglected children and their families, intervention strategies, and the status of child neglect research are discussed. The briefing examines the relationships between neglect and poverty, substance abuse, and domestic violence. | |
| Alternative Responses to Child Maltreatment : Findings from NCANDS | |
| Author(s): | United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation., Walter R. McDonald and Associates. Shusterman, Hollinshead, Fluke, Yuan |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 1,290KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2005 - 69 pages |
| This report is the second in a series of three reports, based on the Secondary Analysis On Child Abuse and Neglect Topics of Current Policy Interest. This research examined case-level data reported to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) by six States Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Wyoming that offered both alternative response and traditional investigation. Case characteristics, circumstances of reports, and outcomes were examined for 313,838 children of whom 140,072 received an alternative response during 2002. Overall, the findings from the included States indicate that the use of alternative response was either increasing or ... | |
| Are You Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption? | |
| Series Title: | Factsheets for Families |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 276KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2007 - 14 pages |
| Written for women and girls who are pregnant and considering placing their baby for adoption, this factsheet provides information about the adoption process, and it directs the reader to community and Internet resources. Information for fathers and for relatives is also provided. The factsheet walks the reader through the adoption process by discussing how an expectant parent can explore different options, make the adoption decision, place a baby through an agency or through an independent (private) adoption, select adoptive parents, and decide how much contact to have with the child after the adoption. | |
| Child Abuse and Neglect Among American Indian/Alaska Native Children: An Analysis of Existing Data | |
| Author(s): | Earle, Cross |
| Availability: | Download (PDF - 272KB) |
| Year Published: | 2001 - 70 pages |
| This study compared the findings of previous research about the incidence of child maltreatment in American Indian and Alaska Native families and analyzed data from the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) for this population. The research review revealed significant differences in findings because of problems with definitions and data collection methods. However, most of the previous studies documented a high incidence of neglect, violence, alcohol abuse, and foster care in American Indian and Alaska Native children. Positive trends include a decrease in adoption rates and lower rates of sexual and physical abuse. The secondary analysis of NCANDS ... | |
| Child Maltreatment 2005 | |
| Author(s): | United States. Children's Bureau., Walter R. McDonald & Associates. Gaudiosi |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 4,260KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2007 - 184 pages |
| This report summarizes child abuse statistics submitted by states to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) during 2005. See a list of all Child Maltreatment Reports. The data are presented in aggregate and by state, and trends are reported when available. Topics include sources of reports; time for response; victimization rates; types of maltreatment; age, race and gender of victims; age and gender of perpetrators; relationship of perpetrators to the victim; number of child fatalities; types of services provided; and additional research related to child maltreatment. During FFY 2005, an estimated 899,000 children in the 50 ... | |
| Child Maltreatment 2006 | |
| Author(s): | United States. Children's Bureau., Walter R. McDonald & Associates. Gaudiosi |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 5,130KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2008 - 194 pages |
| This report summarizes child abuse statistics submitted by states to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) during 2006. See a list of all Child Maltreatment Reports. The data are presented in aggregate and by state, and trends are reported when available. Topics include sources of reports; time for response; victimization rates; types of maltreatment; age, race and gender of victims; age and gender of perpetrators; relationship of perpetrators to the victim; number of child fatalities; types of services provided; and additional research related to child maltreatment. During FFY 2006, an estimated 905,000 children in the 50 ... | |
| Child Neglect Demonstration Projects: Synthesis of Lessons Learned | |
| Series Title: | Grantee Lessons Learned |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 248KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2004 - 13 pages |
| In 1996 and 1997, the Children's Bureau funded 10 demonstration projects to address the prevention, intervention, and treatment needs of neglected children and their families. These projects implemented and evaluated a wide variety of service strategies with large numbers of children and families. Programs varied considerably in terms of theoretical model (psychosocial or ecological), target population, location (in-home or out-of-home), duration, and intensity. This publication provides an overview of services and outcomes, common challenges and successful strategies, and lessons learned for the 10 projects. Specific project and contact information is provided in the appendix for readers interested in learning more ... | |
| Child Welfare Outcomes 2003 : Executive Summary (Includes CD-ROM) | |
| Author(s): | Children's Bureau. |
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| Year Published: | 2006 - 15 pages |
| This annual report to Congress is the sixth in a series of annual reports from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Department. The reports are developed in accordance with section 479A of the Social Security Act (as amended by the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997). This executive summary highlights the information pertaining to State performance on the seven national child welfare outcomes. | |
| Domestic Violence and the Child Welfare System | |
| Series Title: | Bulletins for Professionals |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 1,359KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2009 - 14 pages |
| System responses to domestic violence have typically been targeted toward adult victims of abuse. However, increased attention is now being focused on children who witness domestic violence. This bulletin addresses the impact of domestic violence on children and the resulting implications on professional practice. Resources such as websites and additional publications are also provided for further information. | |
| The Children's Bureau | |
| Author(s): | United States Children's Bureau |
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| Year Published: | 2006 - 12 pages |
| The Children's Burea administers a range of services designed to protect children and strengthen families. With an annual budget of more than $7 billion, the agency works with States, Tribes, and communities to plan, manage, coordinate, and support child abuse and neglect prevention, foster care, child welfare, and adoption programs that improve outcomes for children. and families. | |
| Cómo prevenir el abuso y la negligencia de menores (Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect) | |
| Series Title: | Hojas Informativas (Factsheets) |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 200KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2008 - 5 pages |
| 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. Esta hoja informativa describe las actividades de los diferentes programas de prevención, lo que suele funcionar cuando se trata de servicios de prevención y los llamados factores de protección para asegurar la salud y el bienestar de los niños y las familias. También incluye una serie de estrategias para ayudar a las familias que quieren ... |
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| Cómo reconocer el maltrato de menores: Los síntomas y los indicios (Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms) | |
| Series Title: | Hojas Informativas (Factsheets) |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 198KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2008 - 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. Lo primero que se debe hacer para ayudar a los niños que han sido abusados o descuidados es reconocer los síntomas y los indicios del maltrato. Esta hoja informativa hace un repaso de los diferentes síntomas e indicios que sugieren la posibilidad de abuso o ... |
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| Decision-Making in Unsubstantiated Child Protective Services Cases: Synthesis of Recent Research | |
| Series Title: | Grantee Lessons Learned |
| Author(s): | Children's Bureau (DHHS) |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 265KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2003 - 14 pages |
| This paper synthesizes the findings of three Children's Bureau funded research grants on unsubstantiated child protective services (CPS) cases. It specifically addresses the case, decision-maker, organizational, and external factors that influence the decision to substantiate or unsubstantiate a CPS referral and how that decision impacts outcomes for children. Researchers' suggestions for practical implications and future research also are presented. 1 table, 1 figure. | |
| Differential Response to Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect | |
| Series Title: | Issue Briefs |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway. |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 254KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2008 - 26 pages |
| A growing number of State and local child protective services (CPS) agencies are employing some form of differential response. In these systems, families reported for suspected child abuse or neglect may receive either a traditional investigation or an assessment alternative, depending on the severity of the allegation and other considerations. This issue brief for child welfare administrators and policymakers provides an overview of differential response, highlights lessons learned through research and experience, and offers some guiding principles for implementation. | |
| Emerging Practices in the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect | |
| Author(s): | Thomas, Leicht, Hughes, Madigan, Dowell |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 1,990KB) |
| Year Published: | 2003 - 127 pages |
| Published as a component of the Child Abuse Prevention Initiative administered by the Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, this study identifies best practices in the field of child abuse prevention. Exemplary prevention programs were nominated for the project and reviewed by an advisory group of experts. Three programs were accepted as effective, seven programs were considered to be innovative, and 12 were recognized as having noteworthy aspects. The organizations focused on family relationships, parenting, emergency care, assessment, and assault protection. The report provides an overview of child abuse prevention and describes each of the selected programs. Numerous references. | |
| Foundations for Success: Strengthening Your Agency Attorney Office. | |
| Author(s): | Laver, Sandt, Inada |
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| Year Published: | 1999 - 221 pages |
| The role of the child welfare agency attorney is examined in this collection of articles published in Child Law Practice, the monthly newsletter of the American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law. The first half of the book reviews practice standards for agency attorneys, guidelines for hiring and retaining attorneys, and the benefits of performance evaluations. Part Two describes the responsibilities of agency attorneys and methods for managing the legal staff. Strategies for establishing caseload standards, staffing, and working with caseworkers are discussed. Chapter Ten specifically addresses considerations for ensuring the agency's compliance with the Adoption and Safe ... | |
| Grants.gov : one site, every grant opportunity / Department of Health and Human Services | |
| Author(s): | Department of Health and Human Services (U.S) |
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| Year Published: | 2003 - 2 pages |
| Grants.gov is a simple, unified "storefront" for all customers of Federal grants to electronically find, apply for, and manage grants. This brochure includes information about the benefits and customer focus of grants.gov, as well as a list of participating Federal grant-making agencies. | |
| How to work with your court : a guide for child welfare agency administrators. 2nd ed. | |
| Author(s): | Hardin, Rauber |
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| Year Published: | 2004 - 168 pages |
| Federal laws such as the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 and the Adoption and Safe Families Act increased the role of courts in the implementation of child welfare cases to ensure that agencies are achieving permanency for children. This book for child welfare administrators explains how to establish effective and efficient relationships between their agency and the courts. Tips are provided for meeting with judges to resolve administrative problems, cooperating with other key court staff, working on joint projects with the court, and informing judges and agency attorneys about child welfare service delivery issues. Supervisors also must ... | |
| Improving Child Welfare Outcomes Through Systems of Care : Building the Infrastructure, a Guide for Communities. | |
| Author(s): | Technical Assistance and Evaluation Center for Systems of Care., United States. Children's Bureau. DeCarolis, Southern, Blake |
| Availability: | Download (PDF - 2,000KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart Order CD (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2007 - 140 pages |
| This guide is designed to clarify for grantees the various activities that federal funds can support under the Improving Child Welfare Outcomes through Systems of Care program. It is organized into nine parts that correspond to the fundamental components of the infrastructure needed to support systems of care: planning, governance, system management, coordination of services and service array, communication, policy, finance, continuous quality improvement, and human resources and staff development. The parts are divided into sections that outline the definitions, goals, activities, personnel, and expected outcomes related to each component. In addition, the guide provides resources that illustrate further the ... | |
| 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. | |
| Male Perpetrators of Child Maltreatment: Findings from NCANDS | |
| Author(s): | United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation., Walter R. McDonald and Associates. Shusterman, Fluke, Yuan |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 368KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2005 - 39 pages |
| Using case-level data from the National Child Abuse and Neglect System (NCANDS) for 2002, analyses of the characteristics of male perpetrators of maltreatment were conducted. The study utilized an 18-State data set of 192,392 perpetrators identified by the child protective services system during 2002. The relationship of the perpetrators to the child victims, as well as whether the perpetrator acted alone or with another person, was considered along with demographic characteristics of both perpetrators and victims, and circumstances of the maltreatment. Research questions were: 1) What are the characteristics of male perpetrators of child maltreatment? 2) What specific patterns of ... | |
| Promueva la salud familiar en su comunidad [póster] (Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community [poster]) | |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention |
| Availability: | Download (PDF - 5,310KB) |
| Year Published: | 2007 - 2 pages |
| This poster for Child Abuse Prevention Month 2007 identifies how professionals working with parents and caregivers can support and enhance five protective factors that increase the safety and well-being of children.
Este póster para el Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Abuso Infantil 2007 incluye actividades para los profesionales que trabajan con padres y cuidadores con el fin de garantizar el bienestar de menores. |
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| 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. | |
| Reducing Re-referral in Unsubstantiated Child Protective Services Cases: Research To Practice | |
| Series Title: | Grantee Lessons Learned |
| Author(s): | Children's Bureau (DHHS) |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 208KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2003 - 7 pages |
| This paper identifies strategies to reduce re-referrals in unsubstantiated child protective services (CPS) cases. Based on the findings of three Children's Bureau funded research grants on unsubstantiated CPS cases, it summarizes the studies' key findings regarding factors influencing CPS decision-making and implications for practice including suggestions for assessing risk more effectively and creative ways to provide services to at-risk families in unsubstantiated cases. | |
| Rereporting and Recurrence of Child Maltreatment : Findings from NCANDS | |
| Author(s): | United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation., Walter R. McDonald and Associates. Fluke, Shusterman, Hollinshead, Yuan |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 397KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2005 - 33 pages |
| Most children who are subjects of a report of maltreatment to the State or local child protective services (CPS) agency are involved just once with CPS during their lives. Other children are referred more than once and their referrals result in repeated investigations or assessments (rereporting). Some of these children are found to have been revictimized (recurrence). This paper focuses on rereporting and recurrence, and on gaining a better understanding of the circumstances surrounding these children with repeated involvement with CPS. Most previous studies of subvsequent reports alleging maltreatment of the same child or of revictimization have included only small ... | |
| Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide | |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention |
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| Year Published: | 2009 - 86 pages |
| This Resource Guide was written to support service providers in their work with parents, caregivers, and their children to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. The guide includes information about protective factors that help reduce the risk of child maltreatment, strategies for changing how communities support families, and evidence-informed practices. It also offers suggestions for enhancing protective factors in families, tools to build awareness and develop community partnerships, information about child abuse and neglect, a directory of national organizations that work to strengthen families, and tip sheets in English and Spanish on specific parenting topics. | |
| Teléfonos gratuitos de emergencia (Toll-Free Crisis Hotline Numbers) | |
| Series Title: | Related Organizations Lists |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 123KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2008 - 2 pages |
| This directory lists toll-free phone numbers maintained by various crisis organizations. It includes organizations that deal with child abuse, child sexual abuse, crime victims, family violence, mental illness, missing/abducted children, rape/incest, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and youth in trouble/runaways. En esta lista incluye teléfonos gratuitos de diferentes organizaciones que prestan ayuda a las víctimas del abuso de menores, el abuso sexual, el crimen, la violencia doméstica, la violación o el incesto, el abuso de sustancias y los problemas de salud mental. También se incluyen los teléfonos de organizaciones que prestan ayuda a las familias con hijos secuestrados o ... |
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| The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, including Adoption Opportunities and the Abandoned Infants Assistance Act, as amended by the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003, June 25, 2003 | |
| Author(s): | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
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| Year Published: | 2004 - 78 pages |
| The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) is one of the key pieces of legislation that guides child protection. CAPTA, in its original inception, was signed into law in 1974 (P.L. 93-247). It was reauthorized in 1978, 1984, 1988, 1996, and with each reauthorization, amendments have been made to CAPTA that have expanded and refined the scope of the law. CAPTA was most recently reauthorized on June 25, 2003, by the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-36). This booklet presents CAPTA as amended by the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003. The booklet ... | |
| What Is Child Abuse and Neglect? | |
| Series Title: | Factsheets |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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| 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. | |