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Child Abuse and Neglect Information Packet
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Child Abuse and Neglect Information Packet
This information packet includes fact sheets about child maltreatment and the services available from the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. 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. Lists of hotlines, state agencies, and other organizations that disseminate information about family and domestic violence and substance abuse also are inserted.
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Contents of Packet
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What is Child Abuse and Neglect?
This fact sheet explains how child maltreatment is defined in federal and state laws. Distinctions between the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and state civil and criminal statutes are highlighted. Operational definitions of physical abuse, child neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse also are included.
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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 fact sheet lists general signs that may signal the presence of child abuse. It also includes signs associated with specific types of abuse such as physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional maltreatment.
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How Does the Child Welfare System Work?
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 fact sheet is to give a brief overview of the purposes and functions of child welfare 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 happens ...
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You Have the Power to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
This fact sheet describes how individual members of the community can help to prevent child abuse and neglect. The suggestions include: learn about the problem and its causes, report suspected abuse and neglect, and become involved in community programs. Recommendations for handling abusive situations in public also are provided.
Ver la Publicación en Español: http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/pubs/prevenres/usted.cfm.
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Long-term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
The impact of child abuse and neglect is often discussed in terms of physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal consequences. In reality, however, it is impossible to separate them completely. Physical consequences (such as damage to a child's growing brain) can have psychological implications (cognitive delays or emotional difficulties, for example). Psychological problems often manifest as high-risk behaviors. Depression and anxiety, for example, may make a person more likely to smoke, abuse alcohol or illicit drugs, or overeat. High-risk behaviors, in turn, can lead to long-term physical health problems such as sexually transmitted diseases, cancer, and obesity. This fact sheet provides ...
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Child maltreatment 2002 : Summary of Key Findings
This fact sheet summarizes Child Maltreatment 2002, a publication that provides child abuse statistics submitted by states to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) during 2002. Highlighted topics include reports of child abuse and neglect; victims of maltreatment; perpetrators; fatalities; and services. The maltreatment rate was 12.3 per 1,000 children in 2002. Over sixty percent of the children were neglected, 20 percent were physically abused, and 10 percent were sexually abused. The vast majority of children were maltreated by one parent, usually the mother. Approximately 1,400 child deaths were related to abuse or neglect.
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Child Abuse Reporting Numbers
This directory lists the in-state toll-free and local phone numbers maintained by States to receive reports about suspected child abuse. Reports about abuse in all States can be made by calling Childhelp (800-4-A-Child) or local child protective service agencies
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Toll-Free Crisis Hotline Numbers
This directory lists the toll-free phone numbers maintained by various crisis organizations. Numbers and a list of who the organization helps are included for organizations that deal with child abuse, family violence, missing/abducted children, rape/incest, relief for caregivers, runaways, and crime victims.
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National Organizations with Information on Child Abuse and Neglect
This resource listing provides the contact information of select national organizations that are concerned with child maltreatment. Each entry includes a brief description of the function of the organization and e-mail and web addresses. To find additional national organizations, search the Clearinghouse database at http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/general/organizations.
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About the Clearinghouses
This flyer describes the websites of and the types of services provided by the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. The programs are services of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Contact information is included. |
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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 October 1, 2004 by webmaster_nccanch@caliber.com.
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