Pediatricians’ Role in Preventing Child Maltreatment Fatalities: A Call to Action
Read the article from the November 2015 edition of Pediatrics’ Perspectives published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The term of the Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities expired on March 18, 2016.
CECANF in the News
White House Commission for 21st Century Child Welfare System
March 17, 2016 — The Chronicle of Social Change
Press Releases
The Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities (CECANF) Released Its Final Report
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Federal Commission Begins Deliberating in Effort to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities
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 […]
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 […]