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    Running head: Position Paper 1 Position Paper Ervin Franklin June 4, 2015 PAD - 510 Strayer University How does the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) shape the work of Court Appointed Juvenile Advocates (CAJA) in Madison County, Alabama, and what impact does the Act have on both the children 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’s objectives and recommend strategies to improve the effectiveness of child welfare services based on the information provided. (Minimum 1,000 words)

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    CAPTA 2 Key Social Problem The k ey s ocial p roblem at CAJA (Court Appointed Juvenile Advocate) is working with abused and neglected chil dren i n Madison County, Alabama. The mission of CAJA is to advocate in the best interest of the child and to ensure a safe, permanent and loving hom e. In Madison County, the statistics were:  1365 Child Abuse/Neglect Reports, which included 2052 children, were received during 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 were a result of abuse or neglect.  525 children are currently in Foster Care. CAJA s work with allegations of abuse and neglect such as: physical abuse, negligent treatment, sexual injuries, emotional abuse and substance abuse related. Federal Policy In 1974, CAPTA also known as Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act was passed by the U.S Congress which provided financial assistance to states for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. The policy asked for a volunteer to represent the abused or neglected child and advocate for the best interest of the child during judicial proceedings. “The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) is one of the key pieces of legislation that guides child protection” (The child abuse, 2003). Originally enacted in 1974 , CAPTA was most recently amended and reauthorized in June 2003 by the Keep Children and Families Safe Act of 2003. CAPTA focuses on three key areas.

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