The high cost of neglecting children: The need for a preventive policy agenda |
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Authors: | Elizabeth A Segal PhD Nora S Gustavsson PhD |
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Institution: | (1) College of Social Work, Ohio State University, 1947 College Road, 43210-1162 Columbus, Ohio;(2) School of Social Work, University of Illinois, Illinois, USA |
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Abstract: | Millions of children in the United States suffer from poor care and inadequate services due to neglectful national social policy. More than 13 million children live in poverty and its negative consequences, at great individual and social cost. This paper outlines the need to seriously advocate for a preventive policy approach to child welfare and presents a blueprint for individual and collective political action. The cost-effectiveness and social benefits of preventive policies are demonstrated. Social workers understand the value of prevention in working with children and families, and are needed to advocate on the policy-making level for a preventive policy agenda. |
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