2009 Alabama Code
Title 26 — INFANTS AND INCOMPETENTS.
Chapter 14 — REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
Section 26-14-2 Purpose of chapter.
Section 26-14-2Purpose of chapter.
In order to protect children whose health and welfare may be adversely affected through abuse and neglect, the Legislature hereby provides for the reporting of such cases to the appropriate authorities. It is the intent of the Legislature that, as a result of such efforts, and through the cooperation of state, county, local agencies and divisions of government, protective services shall be made available in an effort to prevent further abuses and neglect, to safeguard and enforce the general welfare of such children, and to encourage cooperation among the states in dealing with the problems of child abuse.
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