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The Role of Law Enforcement in the Response to Child Abuse and Neglect
User Manual Series (1992)

Author(s):  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Donna Pence, Charles Wilson

Year Published:  1992

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Introduction

Purpose of Manual

This manual is designed to provide guidance to local and State law enforcement agencies, tribal police agencies, and law enforcement officials within the military establishment as they plan their involvement and fulfill their responsibilities in combating child abuse. The manual examines:

• the roles of law enforcement in the intervention of child maltreatment;
  
  
• the nature of team investigations;
  
  
• the investigative process;
  
  
• how other disciplines interrelate with law enforcement;
  
  
• interviewing children; and
  
  
• specialized types of investigations and issues of significant interest to law enforcement officers.

The manual also will be useful to other professionals, especially child protective service (CPS) caseworkers as they attempt to work in a multidisciplinary environment with law enforcement personnel. If other professionals understand the role of law enforcement personnel and their motivations, potential conflict between disciplines can be reduced.

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