SENATE BILL REPORT

ESB 5757

BYSenators Stratton, Deccio, Halsan, Smitherman, Anderson, Johnson, Saling and Moore

Authorizing a feasibility study of state-wide data base clearinghouse for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 4, 1986

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Wojahn, Chairman; Stratton, Vice Chairman; Anderson, Deccio, Johnson, Kiskaddon, Kreidler, Tanner.

Senate Staff:Jean Soliz (786-7755)

                  March 19, 1987

AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 16, 1987

BACKGROUND:

A national data base containing information about the prevention of child abuse exists, but it does not provide information about local resources and information responses take excessive amounts of time.

SUMMARY:

The Washington Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse is to create a statewide data-base clearinghouse with prevention information related to current state and local programs, future programs and available resources.

Appropriation:    $50,000

Fiscal Note:      available

Senate Committee - Testified: No one