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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 negligencia de menores: Paquete de información general.
Child Abuse and Neglect
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General Information Packet |
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Child Welfare Information Gateway
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Printable Version (PDF - 1270 KB)
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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?
Each State provides its own definitions of child abuse and neglect based on minimum standards set by Federal law. This factsheet explains how child maltreatment is defined in the Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. Operational definitions of physical abuse, child neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse also are included.
Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
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
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
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
The child welfare system is a group of services designed to promote the well-being of children by ensuring safety, achieving permanency, and strengthening families to successfully care for their children. Child welfare systems are complex, and their specific procedures vary widely by State. The purpose of this factsheet is to give a brief overview of the purposes and functions of the child welfare system from a national perspective. It discusses what happens when a report of possible abuse or neglect is made, what happens when a report is screened in, and what happens in substantiated cases. It also discusses what ...
Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
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.
Child Maltreatment 2005 : Summary of Key Findings
This factsheet presents excerpts from Child Maltreatment 2005, a publication that provides child abuse statistics submitted by States to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System. Highlighted topics include reports of child abuse and neglect, victims of maltreatment, types of abuse, perpetrators, fatalities, and services. During fiscal year 2005, an estimated 899,000 children were abused or neglected. Of these children, 62.8 percent were neglected, 16.6 percent were physically abused, 9.3 percent were sexually abused, and 7.1 percent suffered emotional maltreatment. The vast majority of children were maltreated by a parent. Approximately 1,460 child deaths were related to abuse or ...
Toll-Free Crisis Hotline Numbers
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.
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