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Annotation: This brochure is designed for coroners or medical examiners to give to families of an infant or a young child who has died suddenly. It outlines the roles of the professionals that may be involved in investigating the death, gives time estimates for the investigation process, and lists national resources. It can be used for all manners of sudden pediatric deaths. A sample of this brochure is available online; agencies can order a customized version that includes their local information. It is available in three versions: coroner only, medical examiner only, and coroner/medical examiner combined.

Contact: Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Foundation, 549 Pompton Avenue, Suite 197, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009, Telephone: (800) 620-SUDC Secondary Telephone: (973) 239-4849 Fax: (973) 559-6191 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.sudc.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Consumer education materials, Coroners, Death scene investigation, Infants, Medical examiners, Role, Sudden death, Young children

Annotation: This testimony before the House of Representative's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, summarizes findings from an investigation conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the reliability of test results from direct-to-consumer genetic tests and the marketing and advertising used to sell these products. Included is a full description of the study conducted by GAO in 2006 and the results of their findings.

Contact: U.S. Government Accountability Office, 441 G Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20548, Telephone: (202) 512-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.gao.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Consumer protection, Federal initiatives, Genetic predisposition, Investigations, Marketing, Research, Testing

Annotation: This report form serves as a master checklist for those performing an infant death investigation in the state of Arizona. Included are detailed questions and check box responses related to the infant, parents or other primary caregiver(s), and the caregiver at the time of death (including their relationship to the infant, history of substance use, and childcare background). The form includes questions about the caregiver's first response to the death; the appearance of the infant when found; the physical surroundings at the time of death; and other circumstances surrounding the incident. Included are numerous check boxes related to the infant's sleep environment. The form also includes questions and checklists related to the child's birth and recent medical history. The additional document is an introduction to the checklist and a set of recommendations regarding death scene investigations and officer demeanor.

Contact: Arizona Department of Health Services, 150 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2670, Telephone: (602) 542-1025 Fax: (602) 542-0883 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.azdhs.gov/ Available from the website.

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Keywords: Arizona, Cause of death, Death, Death scene investigation, Forms, Infant death, Protocols, State initiatives

Annotation: This paper contributes to the evaluation of a new protocol for the multi-agency investigation of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) that was introduced by the United Kingdom government in April 2006. The paper discusses the concept of the police investigation of infant deaths and the main differences between the investigations of adult vs. child deaths. The paper introduces the issue, discusses a literature review that was conducted, and covers the following topics: (1) history of SUDI investigation until 1999, (2) the emergence of police guidance, (3) the effect of public and judicial concern, 1999-2004, (4) the impact of the Victoria Climbie inquiry, (5) the Kennedy Report and the new protocol, (6) anatomy of a police sudden death investigation, (7) evaluation and analysis of chapter 7 of Working Together (child-protection guidance document used by police, health professionals, and social services professionals in England and Wales), and (8) conclusions and the future. A biography of the author and references are included. The paper includes four appendices: (1) respondent sample, (2) example interview schedule, (3) working group members, and (4) methodology.

Contact: British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, 17 Priory Street, York, England Y01 6ET, Telephone: 44(0) 1904 613605 Fax: 44(0) 1904 642239 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.baspcan.org.uk Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child death, Evaluation, Infant death, Investigation, Literature reviews, Protocols, Research, SIDS

Annotation: This manual provides communities interested in developing a new Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Program, or continuing an existing FIMR program, with a step-by-step guide for implementing FIMR and making systems change happen for women, infants, and familles through FIMR. Contents include a description of the FIMR process, laying the groundwork, building community support and collaboration, abstracting medical records and conducting the home interview, basic team building and group process concepts for FIMR programs, the role of the case review team, the role of the community action team, taking stock of the FIMR process, and other maternal and child case review and related processes and the opportunities for collaboration. Standard definitions for reporting selected perinatal health statistics, and a glossary of terms, diagnoses and procedures is also included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Fetal-Infant Mortality Review Program, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 409 12th Street, S.W.***DEFUNCT***, Washington, DC 20024, Telephone: (202) 863-2587 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nfimr.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child death review, Collaboration, Fetal death, Infant death review, Infant mortality, Investigations, Manuals, Neonatal death, Program development, Surveillance

Annotation: This report suggests various steps which can be taken to improve the review of children's deaths, to better detect those which are the result of neglect or abuse. Convened by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the work group makes recommendations for national, state, and local systems, outlining the essential elements of a coordinated review of child fatalities, and touching on issues of training and education, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, data collection and reporting, and financing of such efforts. The members of the work group are named in the report.

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHG045.

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Keywords: Child mortality, Investigations, Law enforcement, Legal issues, Policy development

Annotation: This booklet reports on a symposium which looked at the issue of interagency cooperation and joint investigations in suspected cases of child abuse. Symposium participants discussed current practice in various jurisdictions, the components of a coordinated system, barriers to cooperation, and solutions already available to improve cooperation. The report closes with recommendations for future action. The symposium agenda, the list of participants, and lists of states with laws mandating or encouraging interagency cooperation are appended.

Contact: National Institute of Justice, 810 Seventh Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20531, Telephone: (202) 307-2942 Fax: (202) 307-6394 Web Site: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij Available from Hathitrust via participating libraries.

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Keywords: Child abuse, Child neglect, Interagency cooperation, Investigations, Law enforcement

Annotation: This report provides of an overview of the state-based programs funded by the Children's Justice Act Grants. These programs were designed to improve approaches to the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases, particularly those in which sexual abuse is a factor. Key program accomplishments and initiatives as well as a summary of findings and conclusions are presented. Examples of areas highlighted in the report where improvement was shown include training, establishment of child advocacy centers, development of multidisciplinary teams, legal process simplification, and research and evaluation. The report also includes initiatives that have addressed sentencing laws as well as indirect testimony admission procedures. The report explores the various methods states have used to meet eligibility requirements, as well as methods to implement the goals of the Children's Justice Act. The appendices include a copy of the legislation authorizing the Children's Act Grant Program, program instructions, recipients of grant monies in FY 1988, and a sample report from one of the state multidisciplinary task forces.

Contact: Child Welfare Information Gateway, Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, Children's Bureau, 1250 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Eighth Floor, Washington, DC 20024, Telephone: (800) 394-3366 Secondary Telephone: Contact Phone: (703) 821-2086 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.childwelfare.gov Available at no charge. Document Number: 20-10021.

Keywords: Child abuse, Child neglect, Criminal justice system, Federal grants, Investigations, Law enforcement, State programs, Statistics

Annotation: This manual serves as a guide for those professionals working on a multidisciplinary case management team for child abuse and neglect victims. Sections focus on case management team development and organization, diagnostic and assessment duties of team members, involvement with the legal system, specialized case management teams, and current trends in case management.

Contact: Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group, 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxford, United Kingdom OX14 4RN, Telephone: +44 (0) 7017 6000 Fax: +44 (0) 7017 6699 Web Site: http://www.taylorandfrancis.co.uk Price unknown. Document Number: ISBN 0-8240-8519-1.

Keywords: Case management, Child abuse, Child protective services, Children, Criminal justice system, Injury prevention, Interagency cooperation, Interdisciplinary approach, Investigations, Law enforcement, Manuals, Multidisciplinary teams, Service coordination, Social services

Annotation: This is a report of an investigation of leadership concerns that arose in the rapidly developed community of Levittown, New York during the 1950s. The problems centered around the sudden growth of the school system--with student registration increasing from 40 to 18,575 between 1948 and 1960; the lack of experience of the citizens in the newly created community; and differences in philosophy of education and religious affiliations. Controversy centered around a recorded cantata called "The Lonesome Train" that was played in the lower elementary grades, despite allegedly having been written and scored by "known communists." Another event that contributed to community outrage was a letter written to parents by an elementary school principal that was perceived as a violation of the Constitutional separation of church and state. This report, prepared by a Special Committee appointed by the National Education Association and the NY State Teachers Association, provides background information, findings from its investigation, an analysis, and recommendations to help resolve the community conflicts.

Contact: HathiTrust Digital Library, University of Michigan, Telephone: (734) 764-8016 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.hathitrust.org/digital_library Available from Hathitrust via participating libraries.

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Keywords: Boards of education, Communities, Governing boards, Investigations, Leadership, New York , Public schools, School age children, School based management, State departments of education