Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect

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Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect

*Note: this is American information

The Federal Government has made a considerable investment in research regarding the causes and long-term consequences of child abuse and neglect. These efforts are ongoing; for more information, visit the websites listed below:

LONGSCAN (Longitudinal Studies of Child Abuse and Neglect) is a consortium of longitudinal research studies on the causes and impact of child abuse and neglect, initiated in 1990 with grants from the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect. The size and diversity of the sample (1,354 children from five distinct geographical areas) enables LONGSCAN to examine the relative impact of various forms of maltreatment, alone and in combination. LONGSCAN studies also evaluate the effectiveness of child protection and child welfare services.
www.iprc.unc.edu/longscan

NSCAW (The National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being) is a project of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families to describe the child welfare system and the experiences of children and families who come in contact with the system. Its 2005 report provides a snapshot of the functioning and the potential service needs of children and families soon after a child protective services investigation has taken place. NSCAW will continue to follow the life course of these children to gather data about services received during subsequent periods, measures of child well-being, and longer-term results for the study population. This information will provide a clearer understanding of life outcomes for children and families who come into contact with the child welfare system.
www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/abuse_neglect/nscaw/index.html

Resources on the Child Welfare Information Gateway Website

Child Abuse and Neglect
http://www.childwelfare.gov/can/

Defining Child Abuse and Neglect
http://www.childwelfare.gov/can/defining/

Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
http://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
http://www.childwelfare.gov/responding/reporting.cfm