Child Abuse and Neglect

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This is Chapter 15 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Child Abuse and Neglect.” It is part of Subtitle III “Social Services Programs”, which is part of Title 63.2 “Welfare (Social Services)”. It contains 40 laws divided across 7 structures.

Article 1	General Provisions
Article 2	Complaints
Article 3	Records
Article 4	Procedures
Article 5	Oversight and Evaluation of Program
Article 6	Virginia Child Protection Accountability System
Article 7	Parental Child Safety Placement Program