Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 18980. Section 18980.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council Act.
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [18980. - 18981.1.]
Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC 1.
in effectCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 18981. Section 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.
(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.
Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 18981.1. Section 18981.1.
It is the intention of the Legislature to fund child abuse prevention coordinating councils in each county.
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