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State spending on anti-poverty programs could substantially reduce child abuse and neglect

  • Written by: Henry T. Puls, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Kansas City, University of Missouri-Kansas City
State spending on anti-poverty programs could substantially reduce child abuse and neglectPublic spending aimed at reducing poverty can lead to deep reductions in child maltreatment and could improve overall child well-being. shih-wei/ E+ via Getty Images

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