Child maltreatment is a major but preventable public health issue. EDC conducted a comprehensive scan of child maltreatment prevention efforts in state public health agencies across the United States and case studies in five states. Based on the findings from the environmental scan and the case studies, eight key elements have been identified for state health departments to enhance the primary prevention of child maltreatment. The next part of this effort is the development of tools for use by the states in developing and strengthening their work in promoting safe, stable, nurturing relationships for young children and their families. This project is being done in collaboration with the CDC Foundation and the Doris Duke Foundation.
Director: Sally Fogerty
Duration: 2009–2011
Funders: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention