SECTION II

Key Causes and Links

I have looked into the eyes of so many children and seen the devastating effects of abuse and neglect…many adults who have abused their children…were once abused themselves and can't find a way out of that vicious cycle. So many of you who are committed to this issue understand clearly that prevention…is the most important commitment we can make.

First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton
Washington, D.C., October 1998

Section II: Key Causes and Links:

• Section II: home
• Chapter 3: Children Living in Homes With Domestic Violence
  
  • Co-occurrence of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
  • Integrating Child Welfare and Domestic Violence in Massachusetts
  • RECOMMENDATIONS
• Chapter 4: Children Living With Parental Alcholo and Substance Abuse
  
  • Substance Abuse and Child Neglect, Physical Abuse, and Sexual Abuse
  • The Fiscal Burden
  • RECOMMENDATIONS
• Chapter 5: Children Living Without Homes
  
  • Homelessness and Child Neglect
  • Homelessness and Mental Health Problems
  • Homelessness and Educational Neglect
  • Homelessness and Substance Abuse
  • RECOMMENDATIONS