@article{ref1,
title="A model plan for coordination and management of child abuse services",
journal="Child abuse and neglect",
year="1981",
author="Osborn, PE",
volume="5",
number="3",
pages="287-297",
abstract="There are few reports concerning an overall management plan for child abuse services throughout an entire county. This paper describes the different components of child abuse services including child advocacy/legislation, prediction and prevention, detection and diagnosis, intervention and treatment, and education and training, within a California county and includes a discussion of each component, with an assessment of needs and a delineation of gaps in service. The necessity of overall goal setting is defined and various management techniques are discussed. The county selected for the study was San Mateo County with a population of approximately 500,000. Results indicate agreement as to the comprehensiveness of the plan and the need for further coordination. The favored management scheme called for the hiring of a &quot;Director of Child Protection Services&quot; at the county management level. Subsequent to the completion of this child abuse and neglect project, a task force was appointed by the Board of Supervisors and is now in the process of making recommendations regarding priorities and a course of action to follow to ensure that coordinated services are available throughout the county.<p />",
language="",
issn="0145-2134",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}