Out of Control: Who's Watching Our Child Protection Agencies48 Hours took investigative researcher Brenda Scott seriously! Every year, it is estimated that over one million people are falsely accused of child abuse in the U.S. The author reveals how the most innocent of answers can be twisted to suggest that parents are child abusers. Shocking, true stories. |
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Acknowledgment | 7 |
Child Protective Services A Brief History | 21 |
The Numbers Game | 29 |
Copyright | |
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