Four Commentaries: How We Can Better Protect Children from Abuse and Neglect.

Besharov, Douglas J.; Lowry, Marcia Robinson; Pelton, Leroy H.; Weber, Michael W.

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Publication Date: 1998

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Four Commentaries: How We Can Better Protect Children from Abuse and Neglect.

Besharov, Douglas J.; Lowry, Marcia Robinson; Pelton, Leroy H.; Weber, Michael W.

Future of Children, v8 n1 p120-32 Spr 1998

Presents four brief essays identifying critical changes needed to improve child protection and proposing promising reform directions. Essays focus on (1) reform of the maltreatment reporting process; (2) reform of bureaucratic agencies; (3) separation of investigative and placement powers of child protective services; and (4) enlisting community agencies in the fight against child abuse. (SLD)

Descriptors: Change, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Childhood Needs, Community Involvement, Investigations, Legislation, Placement, Prevention, Referral, Welfare Services

Publication Type: Collected Works - General; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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