State of California Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Social Services, Office of Child Abuse Prevention – 2011
This brochure contains facts about child maltreatment and advice on how to prevent it. Describes how parents who abuse drugs or alcohol are at greater risk for abusing or neglecting their children. Also notes negative impact of exposure to violence on children, and how domestic violence and child abuse can be connected. Lists risk factors for child maltreatment, including young age, prematurity, disability, and poverty. Includes child abuse prevention strategies, such as parent education and assistance programs, substance abuse treatment and recovery, and community support services.