| Project Title: | Abuse and Neglect of Children With Disabilities in Virginia: A School Based Model for Prevention and Intervention |
| Grant/Contract Number: | 90CA1623 |
| Type of Project: | CAN |
| Funding Agency: | Children's Bureau |
| Agency Contact Person: | Tanya
Howell (202) 205-8714 |
| Principal Investigator: | Patricia Purcell |
| Mailing Address: | Virginia
Commonwealth University P.O. Box 980568 Richmond, VA 23298-9568 |
| Total Project Duration: | 10/01/97 to 9/30/00 |
| FY 98 Total Costs: | $100,000 |
| Total Project Budget: | $300,000 |
| Child Maltreatment Focus: | Primary |
| Type of Abuse: | Physical, Neglect; Differentiated |
| Sample Size: | Not specified |
| Age of Subjects: | Not specified |
| Child
Abuse and Neglect Focus of This Project: |
Treatment and Preventive Interventions |
| Summary |
| This project focuses exclusively on the problem of abuse and neglect of children with disabilities. The project addresses the lack of information among educators on child abuse and neglect, on child protection and the criminal justice system, and the corresponding lack of information among child protection and law enforcement professionals about children with disabilities and their increased risk of maltreatment. The goals of this project are to develop and refine training curriculum and materials on abuse and neglect of children with disabilities (ages 2-12 years old); to conduct training for educators, CPS workers, and law enforcement staff; to develop an interdisciplinary capacity to investigate suspected maltreatment; and to organize and provide access to information, resources, and specialized services. |
