Cal. Welf. and Inst. Code § 18981

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 18981 - Legislative findings and declaration

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.

Ca. Welf. and Inst. Code § 18981

Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 603, Sec. 1. Effective September 21, 1989.