FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment

Original title: STRENGTHENING PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

January 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

The serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative inquiry that informs potential future federal funding and policy changes for child welfare programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Child welfare agencies

These agencies are subject to federal policy changes and funding priorities discussed during the hearing.

Families and children

The programs and policies discussed directly impact the services and support systems available to families.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2019 House focused on strategies to improve the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Experts and lawmakers discussed current research, state-level programs, and the economic impact of child maltreatment.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 26, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The session focused on the 'Strengthening Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect' initiative.
Four expert witnesses provided testimony regarding child maltreatment solutions, family support programs, and parenting support models.
The committee entered several external reports into the record, including data on child fatalities and the economic burden of child maltreatment.
The hearing was held by the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services under the Committee on Education and Labor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The was held to gather expert testimony and discuss strategies for preventing and treating child abuse and neglect at the federal level.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses included Dr. Yo Jackson (Penn State), Ms. Judy King (Washington State Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families), Mr. Bradley Thomas (Triple P), and Mrs. LaCrisha Rose (West Virginia Circle of Parents Network).

Why It Matters

The serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative inquiry that informs potential future federal funding and policy changes for child welfare programs.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Focus on Economic Data

The committee explicitly entered economic burden studies into the record, suggesting a shift toward using cost-benefit analysis to justify child welfare spending.

Committee on Education and Labor

Connected Entities

personJudy King“Witness, Director of Family Support Programs, Washington State”Map →

personJames Comer“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services”Map →

personLaCrisha Rose“Witness, Facilitator of the West Virginia Circle of Parents Network”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services“The congressional body conducting the hearing”Map →

personYo Jackson“Witness, Professor at Pennsylvania State University”Map →

personBradley Thomas“Witness, CEO of Triple P”Map →

personSuzanne Bonamici“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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