The call to action

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The article presents the many significant challenges faced by those who attempt to reduce or eliminate child abuse in the US. Needs include using available data, and raising consciousness of law enforcement, politicians, health personnel, and the public.

Author: Elders, Joycelyn
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishers
Publication Name: Child Abuse and Neglect
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0145-2134
Year: 1999

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The summary chapter - the national call to action: moving ahead

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This article describes the collaborative, multidisciplinary national effort necessary to begin eliminating child abuse. Comparative economic investment in epidemics and 10 elements of a national call to action on this issue are presented.

Author: Chadwick, David L., Sadler, Blair L., Hensler, Domonique J.
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishers
Publication Name: Child Abuse and Neglect
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0145-2134
Year: 1999

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The vision: why a national call to action

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The author evaluates the effectiveness of the Children's Hospital and Health Center in San Diego, CA. The rise in San Diego child abuse and the need for a nationally coordinated effort are discussed.

Author: Sadler, Blair L.
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishers
Publication Name: Child Abuse and Neglect
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0145-2134
Year: 1999

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Subjects list: United States, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Prevention, Child abuse, Health
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