Examines research findings on the extent, causes, and consequences of child abuse and neglect and the effectiveness of intervention programs. This report provides recommendations for establishing a coordinated national infrastructure to support future child abuse and neglect research.
Sponsored By:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Committee on Child Maltreatment Research, Policy, and Practice for the Next Decade: Phase II
Board on Children, Youth, and Families
Institute of Medicine
National Research Council