California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC

WIC §18981: The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) Child abuse is one of the most tragic social and criminal justice issues of our times.

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Legislative findings declaring that child abuse is a serious social issue and that coordination among child protection agencies and community involvement improves prevention and response.

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The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) Child abuse is one of the most tragic social and criminal justice issues of our times. (b) Victims of child abuse and their families face a complex intervention system involving many professionals and agencies. (c) Coordination by child protection agencies and personnel improves the response to a victim and his or her family. (d) The prevention of child abuse requires the involvement of the entire community.

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