TY - JOUR PY - 1981// TI - A model plan for coordination and management of child abuse services JO - Child abuse and neglect A1 - Osborn, PE SP - 287 EP - 297 VL - 5 IS - 3 N2 - 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 "Director of Child Protection Services" 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.

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