NCJ Number
126229
Journal
Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare Volume: 17 Issue: 3 Dated: (September 1990) Pages: 55-72
Date Published
1990
Length
18 pages
Annotation
The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974 and the Adoptions Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 have imposed conflicting mandates on the public child welfare system.
Abstract
CAPTA places the moral weight of the Federal government behind professional intervention with troubled families, while the Adoptions Assistance Act was designed to protect the autonomy of families. As these policies currently stand, the goal of protection of vulnerable children is seriously undermined. 34 references. (Author abstract)