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  2. Child protective services - Wikipedia

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    Child Protective Services (CPS) is a government agency that investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect, and if confirmed, intervenes 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.

  3. Mandatory reporting in the United States - Wikipedia

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    In 1974, the United States Congress passed the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), which provides funds to states for development of Child Protective Services (CPS) and hotlines to prevent serious injuries to children. These laws and the media and advocacy coverage and research brought about a gradual change in societal ...

  4. Mandated reporter - Wikipedia

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    The criteria for reporting vary significantly based on jurisdiction. [11] Typically, mandatory reporting applies to people who have reason to suspect the abuse or neglect of a child, but it can also apply to people who suspect abuse or neglect of a dependent adult or the elderly, [12] or to any members of society (sometimes called Universal Mandatory Reporting [UMR]).

  5. FACT CHECK: Did Donald Trump Appoint Karl Malone As ... - AOL

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    A post shared on Facebook claims President-elect Donald Trump has appointed professional basketball player Karl Malone as director of Child Protective Services. Verdict: False The claim is false ...

  6. Josh Duggar molestation allegations: A timeline of events

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    On May 21, 2015, police reports were made public that accuse Josh Duggar, eldest child of 19 Kids and Counting stars Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, of child molestation. The reports date back to ...

  7. Safe Haven Baby Boxes - Wikipedia

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    Safe Haven Baby Boxes (SHBB) is a non-profit organization that provides a safe and legal alternative to abandoning newborn babies. This organization, founded by Monica Kelsey in 2015, installs specialized baby boxes at designated secure locations where parents can safely surrender their newborns, ensuring their well-being and reducing the risk of harm or abandonment.

  8. Arkansas Department of Human Services - Wikipedia

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    The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides services to families and children. [10] DYS operates correctional facilities for juveniles. The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment & Treatment Center (AJATC), [11] located in Bryant in Saline County, near Alexander, [11] [12] [13] is the primary intake and assessment center for juveniles. Originally ...

  9. Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act - Wikipedia

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    The Community-Based Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Grants was a program that was originally authorized by Sections 402 to 409 of the Continuing Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1985 (Public Law 98-473). [2] CAPTA was completely rewritten in the Child Abuse Prevention, Adoption and Family Services Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-294). [3]