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The term of the Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities expired on March 18, 2016.

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Press releases from the Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities.

The Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities (CECANF) Released Its Final Report

Filed in Press Releases By on March 17, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 17, 2016 – The Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities (CECANF) today released its final report: Within Our Reach: A National Strategy to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities. CECANF was established by Public Law 112-275 (112th Congress), the Protect Our Kids Act of 2012. Beginning in February 2014, twelve […]

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Federal Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities Highlights Importance of Prevention for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Filed in Press Releases, Uncategorized By on April 10, 2015

Washington, D.C. – The Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities (CECANF) took part in the April nationwide observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month by highlighting the importance of prioritizing prevention services for at-risk families. CECANF was established by Public Law 112-275 (112th Congress), the Protect Our Kids Act of 2012, and is […]

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Federal Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities Holds Public Meeting on Tribal Lands in Scottsdale, AZ

Filed in Press Releases By on March 26, 2015

Scottsdale, Arizona – The Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities (CECANF) held a public meeting on tribal lands today at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. The focus of the meeting was for Commission members to explore key issues related to addressing and preventing child abuse and neglect fatalities in Indian Country. […]

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Federal Commission Begins Deliberating in Effort to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities

Filed in Press Releases By on October 24, 2014

Burlington, Vermont – The Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities (CECANF) began deliberations today in Burlington, Vermont in advance of issuing a report to President Obama and Congress on a national strategy to eliminate child abuse and neglect fatalities.  The meeting took place one day after the Commission heard from local, state and […]

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Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities Holds Public Meeting in Detroit, Michigan; Representatives Dave Camp and Sandy Levin Speak on Issue

Filed in Press Releases By on August 28, 2014

Detroit, Mich. – The Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities (CECANF) held a public meeting today in Plymouth, Michigan, just outside of Detroit, to hear from local, state, and federal stakeholders on issues related to identifying, preventing, and reducing child abuse fatalities. CECANF was established by Public Law 112-275 (112th Congress), the Protect […]

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Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities Holds Public Meeting in Tampa, Florida; Hears from Local, State and Federal Leaders

Filed in Press Releases By on July 11, 2014

Tampa, Fla. – The Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities (CECANF) held a public meeting yesterday at the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County in Tampa, Florida to hear from local, state, and federal stakeholders on issues related to identifying, preventing, and reducing child abuse fatalities. CECANF was established by Public Law 112-275 (112th […]

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Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities Holds First Public Meeting in San Antonio, Texas

Filed in Press Releases By on June 3, 2014 0 Comments

San Antonio, Texas – The Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities (CECANF) held its first public meeting this week at the University of Texas, San Antonio on June 2-3, 2014. CECANF was established by Public Law 112-275 (112th Congress), the Protect Our Kids Act of 2012, to develop a national strategy and recommendations […]

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