Children's Justice Act Task Force
Children's Justice Act Grant Background
On June 25, 2003, the President signed the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003, Public Law 108-36. The law reauthorizes and amends Section 107(a) of Title I of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act that authorizes grants to States for the purpose of assisting States in developing, establishing, and operating programs designed to improve:
the handling of child abuse and neglect cases, particularly cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation, in a manner which limits additional trauma to the child victim;
the handling of cases of suspected child abuse or neglect related fatalities;
the investigation and prosecution of cases of child abuse and neglect, particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation; and the handling of cases involving children with disabilities or serious health-related problems who are victims of abuse or neglect.
Mission Statement
Identify areas where improvement is needed in the statewide response to child maltreatment, make recommendations, and take actions to improve the system.
Contacting the Task Force
All inquiries should be directed to the Taskforce Coordinator.
Richard Bloomquist, Taskforce Coordinator
State of Alaska, Department of Family and Community Services
Office of Children's Services
Taskforce Coordinator
Project Report
Guidelines for the Multidisciplinary Response to Child Abuse in Alaska
A project of the Alaska Children's Justice Act Task Force intended to assist the dedicated people making a difference in the life of a child.
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training
The Alaska Children's Justice Act Task Force has developed an interactive training for mandatory child abuse reporter training for Mandatory Reporters and the public.
If you would like a copy of the training on a flash drive, please contact:
richard.bloomquist@alaska.gov
Scholarship Opportunities
The Children's Justice Act Task Force is pleased to offer training scholarships to those who participate in a Multidisciplinary Team approach to child abuse issues in Alaska. Application form available.
Family and Community Services
