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An overview of child abuse Child Protective Services (CPS) is the public agency mandated to protect children from abuse and neglect within their own families or foster care homes. The agency is sometimes referred to as Child Welfare.In federal fiscal year 2003, there were 9,447 incidents of child abuse/neglect, a decrease of five percent from 2001. Mothers and fathers are the most prevalent perpetrators of child abuse and neglect. Abusive families often have at least one of the following stresses: substance abuse by parent, unemployment, parental involvement with law enforcement and domestic violence. We provide the following topics on child abuse and neglect on our Web site: Child protective services. Child protective services are provided to children and families by the Department of Human Services as the public agency mandated to protect children from abuse and neglect within their own families or foster care homes. Oregon Child Abuse reporting Law, ORS 419B.005 to 419B.05D, was enacted in 1971 and has been updated several times. The law was designed to provide early identification and protection of children who have been abused. Data & publications We publish annual reports that describe child abuse and neglect and provide statistics. Keeping kids safe Stopping child abuse before it starts gives a child the best chance at a good future. Many Oregon communities have Community Safety Nets that help families who have serious problems, but haven't yet fallen into the state's protective services system. The Department's Family-based services build on family strengths to help meet a child's safety & attachment needs. Other preventive and restorative programs are available to families. Laws & policies Oregon law requires many professionals to report suspected child abuse. In reporting abuse you'll learn if that applies to you. Reporting abuse & neglect If you've ever wondered who has to report child abuse, how to do it, if you can do it anonymously, and what happens to a complaint, you'll want to read this section. Tools & resources Provides a list of additional sources of information about child abuse and neglect. What is child abuse and neglect? Provides a basic overview of what is and isn't considered child abuse and neglect. Back to top |
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