What does CAPTA stand for?

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act

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One goal of this week's conference is to press Congress to be generous with funds when it soon takes up reauthorization of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, which provides federal money to states to address abuse and neglect.

Congress pressed to act to curb child-abuse deaths

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.

Child abuse and neglect prevention: is more than a funding stream

The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), as amended by the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003, defines child abuse and neglect as, at minimum: "Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm.

The dental hygienist's role in identifying and responding to ...

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1996, Pub.

Is inter-organizational collaboration always a good thing?

Legal Obligation In 1974, Congress enacted the National Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (PL 93-247), whose title was changed in 1978 to Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.

Child abuse and neglect: a practical guide for professional school ...

The key federal legislation addressing child abuse and neglect is the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, enacted in 1974.

Preventing child abuse in recreation: a call for a comprehensive ...

This commitment manifested itself in individuals and businesses serving children and included significant efforts from federal (National Child Protection Act of 1 993; The Volunteers for Children Act in 1998; Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act -- CAPTA) and state government to reduce the risks and protect our children.

Child maltreatment risks and strategies. (Risk Management)

The federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act provides minimum standards for the definition of child abuse or neglect that must be included in states' definition if states are to be eligible for federal grants available through this law.

Legal and ethical considerations in research with sexually active ...