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Child Maltreatment

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Rereporting and Recurrence of Child Maltreatment: Findings from NCANDS

Most children who are subjects of a report of maltreatment to the State or local child protective services (CPS) agency are involved just once with CPS during their lives. Other children are referred more than once and their referrals result in repeated investigations or assessments (rereporting). Some of these children are found to have been revictimized (recurrence).

Alternative Responses to Child Maltreatment: Findings from NCANDS

Child protective services (CPS) agencies face a large volume of reports, increasingly complex cases, and strained resources. Because of their belief that many CPS reports do not require a traditional investigative response, some States have developed practices and policies to differentiate how cases are handled.

Male Perpetrators of Child Maltreatment: Findings from NCANDS

Contents What are the characteristics of male perpetrators of child maltreatment? What specific patterns of child maltreatment are associated with male perpetrators? What outcomes are associated with male perpetrators of child maltreatment? How does th

Statutory Rape: A Guide to State Laws and Reporting Requirements

Contents Background Criminal Laws Reporting Requirements Implications for Program Staff and Policy Makers Structure of Report

National Study of Child Protective Services Systems and Reform Efforts. Findings on Local CPS Practices

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Children's Bureau Administration on Children, Youth and Families Administration for Children and Families andOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation

National Study of Child Protective Services Systems and Reform Efforts: Review of State CPS Policy - Executive Summary

Contents Purpose and Background Summary of Findings Reflections Endnotes

National Study of Child Protective Services Systems and Reform Efforts: Summary Report

National Study of Child Protective Services Systems and Reform Efforts

National Study of Child Protective Services Systems and Reform Efforts: Findings on Local CPS Practices - Executive Summary

Contents Introduction Agency Administration and Staffing Screening and Intake Investigation and Alternative Response Collaboration with Other Agencies Changes in CPS Practice