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The key federal legislation addressing child abuse and neglect is the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), originally enacted in 1974 (Public Law 93-247). It was amended several times and was most recently amended and reauthorized by the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016.
The PROTECT Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108–21 (text), 117 Stat. 650, S. 151, enacted April 30, 2003) is a United States law with the stated intent of preventing child abuse as well as investigating and prosecuting violent crimes against children.
Child protective services (CPS) refers to government agencies in the United States that investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect, and if confirmed, intervene by providing services to the family through a safety plan, in-home monitoring, supervision, or if a safety plan is not feasible or in emergencies, removing the child from the custody of their parent or legal guardian.
From last September to January, there were more than 10,000 open child abuse and neglect cases each month that were more than 45 days old. From last September to January, there were more than ...
“It’s incredibly disappointing,” said Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, who was married at age 15 to her 21-year-old boyfriend in 1984.
The Missouri Family Support Division (FSD) is a state agency that provides child support services to: Custodial parents - parents who live with the children. Noncustodial parents - parents who do not live with the children. Custodians - relatives or non-relatives if the non-relative has legal custody or guardianship. Adult children - persons ...
A bipartisan bill to ban child marriage in Missouri won initial approval in the state Senate Wednesday afternoon. Under current law, 16 and 17-year-olds are allowed to get married with parental ...
Under Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, a 'child protection system' provides for the protection of children in and out of the home.One of the ways this can be enabled is through the provision of quality education, the fourth of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, in addition to other child protection systems.