State lawmakers study what works to stop child abuse - Pennsylvania

Chris Engel 6/10/131:30 PM

"The state House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted a resolution aimed at preventing child abuse. The resolution written by state Rep. Julie Harhart, R-Northampton/Lehigh, calls for a joint state government commission to study child abuse and neglect prevention programs in Pennsylvania and the nation.

"The resolution calls for identifying existing successful evidence-based child abuse and neglect programs operating in the Commonwealth and nationwide....

"A report of the commission's findings will be presented to the majority and minority chairmen of the House Children and Youth Committee and the majority and minority chairmen of the House Judiciary Committee no later than 18 months from adoption of the resolution."

http://www.tnonline.com/2013/jun/08/state-lawmakers-study-what-works-stop-child-abuse

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