Recurrence of Maltreatment (Safety Data Element VI). Discuss whether or not the State's recurrence of maltreatment conforms to the national standard for this indicator, the extent to which the State's rate of recurrence of child maltreatment is due to the same general circumstances or same perpetrator, and how the State is addressing repeat maltreatment.
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For the three profiled years, the percentages for the recurrence of maltreatment in Georgia are below the national standard of 5% for this indicator. It cannot be determined from available data the extent to which the state's rate of recurrence of child maltreatment results from the same general circumstances or whether it is by the same perpetrator. Availability of this type of data is anticipated when Georgia's SACWIS system, which is currently in the developmental stage, becomes operable. Georgia CPS policy, that was effective in November 2000, requires consideration of making a referral to available early intervention services at all stages of a CPS report/case. It is anticipated that this awareness and use of these resources will provide a family with additional supports that will help successfully avoid the future occurrence or reoccurrence of maltreatment. |
Last Updated 10/10/2001