{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"18981","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 18981","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES [10000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS [18000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 12.5. Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council Act [18980. - 18983.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-6/chapter-12.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [18980. - 18981.1.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-6/chapter-12.5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 603, Sec. 1.   Effective September 21, 1989.","effective":"1989-09-21","html":"<p>The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:</p><p>(a) Child abuse is one of the most tragic social and criminal justice issues of our times.</p><p>(b) Victims of child abuse and their families face a complex intervention system involving many professionals and agencies.</p><p>(c) Coordination by child protection agencies and personnel improves the response to a victim and his or her family.</p><p>(d) The prevention of child abuse requires the involvement of the entire community.</p>","text":"The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) Child abuse is one of the most tragic social and criminal justice issues of our times. (b) Victims of child abuse and their families face a complex intervention system involving many professionals and agencies. (c) Coordination by child protection agencies and personnel improves the response to a victim and his or her family. (d) The prevention of child abuse requires the involvement of the entire community.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-provisions-18981","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}