January 2002Vol. 3, No. 1Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Child Welfare
The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) reviews the role of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) in child abuse and neglect. Substance abuse is a major element in many child protective services' investigations, often leading to out of home placements. This brief overview provides:
- Statistics for recent research supporting the value of substance abuse prevention programs
- Promising collaborative model programs, partnerships, joint strategies, and methods
- Organizations and websites
- Suggestions for further research.
To purchase a copy, contact:
CWLA c/o PMDS
PO Box 2019
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-2019
Phone: 800-407-6273
Fax: 301-206-9789
Email: cwla@pmds.com
Website: http://www.cwla.org