child welfare
Child abuse and neglect are very serious issues faced by our country. In a current survey, half of all Americans think that child abuse and neglect are the most important public health issues—more important than other issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS. Over the past decade, the percentage of reported child maltreatment has risen consistently. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement; Child Welfare]
agencies/associations/organizations
social welfare
child custody
specialized law enforcement agencies
concepts
child day care centers
child advocacy
child protection
child abuse