Prevention Strategies
Child maltreatment is a serious problem that can have lasting harmful effects on a child’s life. The goal for child maltreatment prevention is simple—to stop child abuse and neglect from happening in the first place. Child maltreatment can be best prevented by supporting families through providing skills and resources.
References:
Preventing Child Maltreatment: A guide to taking action and generating evidence
World Health Organization
www.who.int
International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
www.ispcan.org
Child Welfare Information Gateway
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
www.childwelfare.gov