Section 20. General policy regarding complaints or reports of child abuse and neglect

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It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia to require complaints and/or reports of child abuse and neglect for the following purposes:

1. Identifying abused and neglected children;

2. Assuring protective services to such identified children;

3. Preventing further abuse and neglect;

4. Preserving the family life of the parents and children, where possible, by enhancing parental capacity for adequate care.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 13, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 1998.

Statutory Authority

§§ 63.2-217, 63.2-1503 and 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia.

                    
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