BookCommission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities.
Summary: The Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities was established by the Protect Our Kids Act of 2012 to develop a national strategy and recommendations for reducing child fatalities resulting from abuse and neglect in the United States. This final report presents the Commission's findings and recommendations to the White House and Congress for ending child maltreatment fatalities within the context of a public health approach and a new child welfare system for the 21st century.
Contents:
Executive summary: Our promises to children
Introduction. Confronting the tragedy of child abuse and fatalities
Section 1. Populations in need of special attention. Hillsborough County, Florida : using data to improve practice and keep children safe ; Saving children's lives today and into the future ; Addressing the needs of American Indian/Alaska native children ; Reducing child abuse and neglect deaths in disproportionately affected communities
Section 2. Components of the Commission's national strategy. Wichita, Kansas : champions for children ; Leadership and accountability ; Double protection for children: connecting law enforcement and CPS ; Decisions grounded in better data and research ; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community : multiple eyes on the child ; Multidisciplinary support for families
Conclusion: Taking our recommendations forward
Appendix A: Protect Our Kids Act of 2012
Appendix B: Commissioner biographies
Appendix C: Presenters at public meetings
Appendix D: Stakeholders and stakeholder organizations
Appendix E: Organizations providing written testimony
Appendix F: List of federal policies and programs reviewed
Appendix G: Additional recommendations from stakeholders for Chapters 3 and 4
Appendix H: Proposed additional responsibilities of the Children's Bureau
Appendix I: List of proposed new data elements to include in the Annual Child Maltreatment Report
Appendix J: Record of voting on the final report
Appendix K: Minority report
Appendix L: Letters from commissioners.