Muskie School of Public Service

Child Abuse Action Network

Abstract

The Child Abuse Action Network's mission is to establish policies and programs designed to improve (a) the handling of child abuse and neglect cases in a manner that limits trauma to children: (b) the handling of cases of suspected child abuse or neglect-related fatalities; and, (c) the investigation and prosecution of child abuse and neglect cases. The Network is broad-based and multidisciplinary and activities addressed include training, coordination and systems issues, quality assurance and professional standards and protocols.

Project URL

Not specified.

Funding Types
  • State Government
Population Areas
  • Maine
Subject Areas
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Child Health and Welfare
  • Child Welfare
  • Children
  • Education
  • Evaluation
  • Juvenile Justice
Project Director

External Collaborators

Department of Health and Human Services


Fund Agency
  • DHHS Children's Bureau

Duration

10/1/2006 - 9/30/2007