2013 Maryland Code
FAMILY LAW
§ 5-1303 - Measurement of efforts -- Addressing child abuse and neglect


MD Fam L Code § 5-1303 (2013) What's This?

§5-1303.

The effectiveness of efforts to address child abuse and neglect shall be measured by:

(1) the recurrence within 12 months of child abuse or neglect among victims of indicated abuse or neglect;

(2) the percentage of screened out reports of child abuse or neglect that are documented as reviewed by a supervisor;

(3) the incidence of child abuse or neglect for a child who, in the prior 12 months, was not removed from the home following an investigation that found indicated or unsubstantiated abuse or neglect;

(4) the percentage of child protective services investigations that are initiated and completed in accordance with § 5-706 of this title;

(5) for all indicated and substantiated cases of abuse and neglect, the percentage of children who:

(i) receive family preservation services; and

(ii) are able to remain safely in their own homes for 18 months after receiving family preservation services; and

(6) any other indicators adopted by the Secretary under § 5-1302 of this subtitle.

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