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To spank or not to spank. The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly urges parents against spanking or other forms of physical punishment as a discipline technique. Remember there is no evidence that physical punishment improves a child’s behavior; and it is more likely that physical punishment can have negative consequences on your child’s development.

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About Child Abuse

About Child Abuse and Neglect

Identification and distribution of literature, studies and multi-discipline research focused on preventing child abuse and building strong families is one of the most important services The Family Tree offers to our partners, citizens, and professionals who work with families and children.

Sounding the Alarm in a Weak Economy: Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect by Strengthening Families
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A Guide for What to Expect if You are Being Prosecuted for Abuse and/or Neglect
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A Proven Return on Investment: Economists and the Business Community Advance a Birth to Five Policy Agenda
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ACE Study, The Centers for Disease Control
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Early Influence on Brain Architecture/Development
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Developmental Status & Early Intervention Service Needs of Maltreated Children, Health and Human Services
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Childhood Trauma
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Report on Physical Punishment in the United States, Phoenix Children's Hospital
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Arizona Office of the Auditor General, Division of Children, Youth & Families: The Child Removal Process
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The Total Estimated Cost of Child Abuse
- In the United States
  Time for Reform – Investing in Prevention: Keeping children safe at home
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- In Maryland
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Child Abuse and Neglect Statistics
- Children's Bureau, Department of Health & Human Services
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- Monitoring Child Neglect
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Reframing Child Abuse and Neglect, Prevent Child Abuse America
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A Social Worker's Tool Kit For Working With Immigrant Families- A Child Welfare Flowchart
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Bridging Two Worlds: Youth Involved in the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Systems
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Impending Danger and the Cultural Context (Action Child Protection)
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The Investigative Windows of Opportunity: The Vital Link to Corroboration in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
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Federal Agencies Responsible for Implementing Programs Affecting Infants & Toddlers
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