Child Welfare : Programs Authorized by the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child abuse.

Courts.

Federal aid.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (18 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2005.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Discusses the reauthorization history of programs under P.L. 101-647, the Victims of Child Abuse Act, including Children's Advocacy Centers, the court appointed special advocates program, and training programs for judicial personnel and practitioners. Tracks relevant legislative activity in the 109th Congress, and includes a brief discussion of the creation, operation, and funding history of each of the programs. Reviews additional programs and laws that seek to improve the investigation and court handling of child abuse and neglect cases.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Child Welfare

Access Restriction:

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