Welf. & Inst. Code, § 18981 · Article 1. General Provisions
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 18981
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 603, Sec. 1. Effective September 21, 1989.
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