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Feds call for input on reporting laws for abuse-related child deaths
April 17, 2015 — Las Vegas Review-Journal
Federal Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities Highlights Importance of Prevention for National Child Abuse Prevention Month
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 […]
Federal Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities Holds Public Meeting on Tribal Lands in Scottsdale, AZ
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. […]
Why Do We Study Near Fatalities?
Posted March 10, 2015 by David Sanders, Chairman
We all agree that it is important to study fatal events of child abuse and neglect in order to improve our ability to prevent future deaths. But new research suggests that studying near-fatal events of child abuse also may be very important. This is because near fatalities are similar to fatalities in almost every way that we can measure them…
Child abuse deaths are a public health issue, says federal commission meeting in Portland
February 26, 2015 — Oregon Live
Senator Ron Wyden: Protecting Children from Abuse and Neglect – An Oregon Perspective
February 26, 2015 — Go Local PDX
Report blasts child welfare system: How to better protect US kids?
January 27, 2015 — The Christian Science Monitor