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
Public 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 ImagesThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
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States’ financial investments in public benefit programs for low-income families are associated...
