18981. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 603, Sec. 1.)
The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a)Child abuse is one of the most tragic social and…#
(a) Child abuse is one of the most tragic social and criminal justice issues of our times.
(b)Victims of child abuse and their families face a…#
(b) Victims of child abuse and their families face a complex intervention system involving many professionals and agencies.
(c)Coordination by child protection agencies and personnel…#
(c) Coordination by child protection agencies and personnel improves the response to a victim and his or her family.