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No Child Left Behind Act

The “No Child Left Behind Act” was enacted in 2001 by President George W. Bush. The main feature of this act is that it reinstated the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which was the featured federal law that affected secondary education. The NCLB is known for increasing the accountability of schools , providing more choices [...]

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Signs of Child Abuse

Recognizing child abuse is the key to preventing permanent physical and psychology damage to the child. Being aware of the following signs may help a child in need, or even save their life.

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Effects of Child Abuse

Neglect of a child is not limited to physical abuse; it encompasses physical, emotional, sexual abuse. The effects of these types of abuse are not limited to the number of years the child suffers; unfortunately, the effects of child abuse last a lifetime. Studies on child abuse have proven the negative effects are more than [...]

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Child Protective Services

All reports of child abuse are first directed to the Child Protective Services agency of state of residence. When reporting a case of child abuse, each state requires certain professionals and institutions to report suspected maltreatment. Examples of these professionals include health care providers and facilities, mental health care providers, teachers and other school staff, [...]

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CAPTA

The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) is the key legislation used to address the issue of child abuse and neglect. CAPTA is known for providing Federal funding to States in support of prevention, assessment, investigation, prosecution, and treatment. In addition to state funding, CAPTA provides grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for [...]

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Child Abuse

Sometimes we need to face the raw facts to grasp the true brutality that our nation is up against. To many people, child abuse and neglect is one of the most serious concerns of world. While some individual’s face this harsh reality every day, few people truly understand the impact of child abuse. It’s time [...]

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Child Home Safety

This article includes a list of child safety tips to make your home a safer place to live for your children. For more on child safety, watch this child safety video and have your kids play the fun and educational child safety games. “Keep it Cool” Bathroom Child Safety Place grab bars and non-skid mats [...]

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