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Role of Law Enforcement
Law enforcement may be involved in certain types of child abuse and neglect investigations such as sexual abuse, severe physical abuse or neglect, or child deaths.
Child Abuse and Neglect in the Home
Dedel (2010)
Presents a guide written for police who must address incidents of child abuse and neglect in the home. The guide includes a series of questions to analyze child maltreatment in the community and reviews evaluative research and practice regarding the police response. (PDF - 676 KB)
Investigation Models for Child Abuse and Neglect: Collaboration With Law Enforcement (PDF - 974 KB)
American Humane (2003)
Results of a study that analyzed statutes and policy manuals for all 50 States and the District of Columbia and classified different models of law enforcement and CPS collaboration. Includes in-depth, site-specific analysis of how different models are being implemented at selected sites.
Keeping Children Safe: OJJDP's Child Protection Division
Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse
Juvenile Justice Bulletin, March 2001
The mission of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's Child Protection Division is to plan and implement programs intended to reduce crimes against abused, neglected, missing, and exploited children and child witnesses of domestic and community violence. (PDF - 99 KB)
Law Enforcement Response to Child Abuse (PDF - 272 KB)
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice (2002)
Ensuring consistency in investigations, pertinent considerations, and protocols.
Recognizing When a Child's Injury or Illness is Caused by Abuse
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice (2002)
Practical pointers for police. (PDF - 187 KB)
The Role of Law Enforcement in the Investigation of Child Maltreatment
Giardino & Kolilis (2002)
In Recognition of Child Abuse for the Mandated Reporter (3rd ed.)
View Abstract
Factors contributing to the complexity of child maltreatment cases and how police officials should respond to such reports.
Vital Partners: Mayors and Police Chiefs Working Together for America's Children and Youth (PDF - 505 KB)
Institute for Youth, Education, and Families, National League of Cities (2006)
Highlights partnerships among mayors and law enforcement leaders in seven cities that promote the safety and well-being of children and youth.