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The following areas contain resources and information on topics from child abuse prevention to services provided through the child welfare system.

Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
Learn how you can promote child abuse prevention activities in your community with resources from the 2003-2004 Child Abuse Prevention Initiative Web site.

Overview of Child Abuse and Neglect
Understand the basics of child abuse and neglect: what it is, how to recognize it, how many children and families are affected by it, and the impact it has on individuals and society.

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Find out how and where to report, as well as who is required to report, child abuse and neglect.

Responding: The Child Welfare System
The nation's child welfare system gives States the responsibility and the authority to intervene in situations where a child is or appears to be in need of protection as a result of abuse or neglect.

Issues Associated with Child Abuse and Neglect
There are many interrelated issues that can influence the occurrence of child abuse and neglect. Learn more about these issues and find helpful resources.

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A Service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

For more information, contact:
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20447
Phone: (800) 394-3366 or (703) 385-7565
Fax: (703) 385-3206
E-mail: nccanch@caliber.com

Updated on March 30, 2004 by webmaster_nccanch@caliber.com.