PAD-510 Position Paper Strayer University

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Running head:Position Paper1Position PaperErvin FranklinJune 4, 2015PAD-510Strayer UniversityHow does the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) shape the work of Court AppointedJuvenile Advocates (CAJA) in Madison County, Alabama, and what impact does the Act have on both thechildren involved and the professionals working within the child welfare system? In your response,discuss how the revisions from the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) complement CAPTA’sobjectives and recommend strategies to improve the effectiveness of child welfare services based onthe information provided.(Minimum 1,000 words)

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CAPTA2Key Social ProblemThe keysocialproblem at CAJA (Court Appointed Juvenile Advocate) is working withabused and neglected children in Madison County, Alabama.The mission of CAJA is toadvocate in the best interest of the child and toensure a safe, permanent and loving home.InMadison County, the statistics were:1365 Child Abuse/Neglect Reports, which included 2052 children, were receivedduring 2010.358 of these reports were indicated for abuse and neglect in 2010.9 child deaths were reported in Madison County during 2010. None of these werea result of abuse or neglect.525 children are currently in Foster Care.CAJAs work with allegations of abuse and neglect such as: physical abuse, negligenttreatment, sexual injuries, emotional abuse and substance abuse related.Federal PolicyIn 1974, CAPTA also known as Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act was passedby the U.S Congress which provided financial assistance to states for the prevention of childabuse and neglect. The policy asked for a volunteer to represent the abused or neglected childand advocate for the best interest of the child during judicial proceedings.“The Child AbusePrevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) is one of the key pieces of legislation that guides childprotection”(The child abuse, 2003).Originally enacted in 1974 , CAPTA was most recently amended and reauthorized inJune 2003 by the Keep Children and Families Safe Act of 2003. CAPTA focuses on three keyareas.

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