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

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2005

Summary:

Discusses the reauthorization history of P.L. 101-647, the Victims of Child Abuse Act programs, 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:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Child Welfare

Publisher Number:

CRS-2005-DSP-0405

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