U.S. Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect, National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System. Reports from the states to the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect. The problem of child maltreatment will not go away on its own. If you suspect child abuse is occurring, report the abuse to your local child protective agency or to the police if the child is in immediate danger.
Help is available for families at risk of abuse.
It is a voluntary national data collection and analysis program which combines both federal and state efforts.