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Article: Child abuse and neglect prevention: is more than a funding stream.
- Article from:
- Policy & Practice
- Article date:
- June 1, 2009
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Child abuse and neglect prevention often invokes the notion of children's trust funds, Community Based Child Abuse Prevention, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, and other funding streams that support the critical work of preventing the abuse and neglect of our nation's children. The work of the professionals who manage these funds is critical to the overall ability of our nation to promote the healthy development of children. These dedicated professionals, however, cannot, and should not, solely be held accountable for a responsibility that belongs to every adult and community in America.
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