TO ESTIMATE CURRENT NATIONAL RATES,
DISTRIBUTION (GEOGRAPHIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC) AND SEVERITY OF CHILD
ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE INFORMATION WILL BE OBTAINED FROM THR DATA
SOURCES: LOCAL CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES AGENCIES AND PROFESSIONA
IN COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS. THE RESULTS AND FINDINGS
WILL FORM THE BASIS FOR THE MANDATED REPORT TO CONGRESS. THE
FINDINGS WILL BE USED TO FORMULATE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE LAWS
AND PROGRAMS
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.