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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > agencies/associations/organizations > child welfare
social science subjects > sociology > social policy > social welfare > child welfare
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > specialized law enforcement agencies > child welfare

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child welfare  

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  • 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]

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