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Issues Associated with Child Abuse and Neglect
Domestic Violence
Violence in the home can have a lasting effect on the whole family. Find more information on this issue.
Substance Abuse
Parental substance abuse is increasingly recognized as a significant factor in cases of child maltreatment. Find more information on this issue.
Mental Health Issues
Stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health-related issues can take their toll on children and families. Find more information on these issues.
Other Issues
The effects of maltreatment on early brain development, children with disabilities and special needs, and adult survivors of child abuse and neglect are all examples of other issues associated with child abuse and neglect. Find more information on these issues.
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Child Abuse and Neglect State Statutes Series Domestic Violence: Definitions of Domestic Violence |
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| Published: 04/2002 |
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Although the statutes governing juvenile or family court and the mandatory reporting of child maltreatment are the primary laws that protect abused and neglected children, the majority of States are moving toward greater protection of children by specifically including child victims in their domestic violence definitions. Of the 50 States and the District of Columbia, in which all have enacted legislation defining domestic violence, approximately 434 jurisdictions recognize children as a class of persons intended to be protected by the legislation… |
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