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State Laws on Issues Related to Child Abuse and Neglect
Many States have enacted laws that focus on situations that may put children at particular risk of harm, such as parental substance abuse or infant abandonment.
State Statutes Series
Definitions of Domestic Violence
Child Welfare Information Gateway (2008)
Reviews both civil and criminal definitions of domestic violence in State laws, as well as the individuals who are protected by those laws. (PDF – 256 KB)
Infant Safe Haven Laws
Child Welfare Information Gateway (2007)
Reviews State laws that provide a vehicle for the safe relinquishment of newborns who might otherwise be abandoned. (PDF - 136 KB)
Parental Drug Use as Child Abuse
Child Welfare Information Gateway (2009)
Reviews State laws that provide protection for children endangered by their parents' illegal drug use. (PDF - 171 KB)
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Related resources
Legislation Extending or Removing the Statutes of Limitation for Offenses Against Children (PDF - 96 KB)
National Center for the Prosecution of Child Abuse (2007)
Includes statutes that extend or eliminate time limitations for charging criminal offenses related to child victims.
State Policies in Brief: Infant Abandonment (PDF - 352 KB)
Guttmacher Institute (2007)
Lists State provisions for the safe relinquishment of infants.
Substance-Exposed Newborns: New Federal Law Raises Some Old Issues (PDF - 115 KB)
National Conference of State Legislatures, Children's Policy Initiative (2004)
Describes provisions of the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003 requiring States to address the needs of children who are affected by prenatal exposure to illegal drugs. Provides an overview of State reporting laws at the time, discusses the role of child protective services, and highlights the importance of prevention.
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