Inventory of Central register for child abuse and neglect annual reports from Department of Health and Human Services. Division of Child and Family Services, 1979-

Series 24403

Department of Health and Human Services. Division of Child and Family Services Central register for child abuse and neglect annual reports

Dates: 1979-

0.20 cubic foot

These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Scope and Content

The central register is a statewide register for child abuse and neglect reports. The register is utilized to collect and organize data on child abuse and neglect in order for staff to have better idea on which to understand the problem, plan and evaluate programs, allocate staffing, provide information to aid investigations and treatment, and to disseminate information to the media and general public. The annual reports compare the scope of the problem from one year to the next and identify trends that may be occurring.

Gaps in Series

The annual reports for 1980-1987 are missing.

Access Restrictions

This series is primarily designated as Public. The secondary designation is Private.

Reproduction and Use

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Indexing Terms

Child abuse--Utah--Statistics

Child abuse--Utah--Investigation--Statistics

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