Parental drug use as a form of potential child maltreatment in the United States: A review of state statutes.
Maureen C. Kenny,
Kevin Ortiz Diaz,
Deborah Goldfarb
et al.
Abstract:Parental substance use can be considered a form of child abuse or neglect when it interferes with parents’ ability to care for their child, exposes their child to harmful substances or an unsafe environment, or leads to injury of the child. Many mandated reporters may not be aware of their obligation to report parental substance use when it meets the criteria for child maltreatment. This study reviewed all 50 U.S. states’ statutes related to parental substance use as a potential form of child maltreatment and/… Show more
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