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National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information, Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families

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300 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20447

800-394-3366 (Voice - Toll-free),
703-385-7565 (Voice),
703-385-3206 (FAX),
800-877-8800 (BBS),

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Abstract

The National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information, established in 1975, serve as a major resource center for the acquisition and dissemination of child abuse and neglect materials. The clearinghouse is an information component for the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (NCCAN) which is located within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. At the core of the Clearinghouse is a database consisting of child abuse and neglect documents. Literature searches of the database can be obtained from the Clearinghouse as topical bibliographies or custom searches. The Clearinghouse strives to maintain a timely and comprehensive collection of materials. From its database and many other resources, the Clearinghouse develops publications and services to meet the needs of its users. These products and services, along with materials developed by NCCAN during the past 10 years are listed in their catalog.

Publications

Publications are produced from the database; these include an overview on child maltreatment, topical bibliographies, and brief narrative reports on high interest subjects. Topics include sexual abuse, child protection services, parenting, statistical data, program development, training manuals, treatment, prevention, and crisis intervention. A publications catalog is available free upon request. The CANnet User's Guide for The Child Abuse and Neglect Network is available for professionals.

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Notes

Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 93-247, as amended, Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.

Audit

Date Entered: 3/1/1998
Date Edited: 2/13/2004
Date Revised: 1/7/2001
Health Referral Number: HR0017
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