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for Popular Government Vol. 48 Issue 4, Spring 1983
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Abstract:
Statistics from 1982 indicate the problem of neglect and abuse of children, 11,000 confirmed cases, and disabled adults, 900 cases. The article reviews the state's legislation requiring individuals to report instances of neglect or abuse for these groups. Consequences, procedure to, and what to expect after reporting are presented as hypothetical scenarios to inform the public on how to proceed if neglect or abuse is witnessed.
Abstract:
Occupational licensing refers to state mandated licensing for some professionals in an effort to protect the public. State licensing laws in 1983 required professionals from doctors to hairdresser to be licensed and to display said license for public review. Revisions of these laws, who furnished licenses, and procedures to acquire the appropriate license are reviewed.
Abstract:
An ongoing recession increased the number of American citizens classified as living below the poverty line. The author analyzes state households living in poverty and which of these groups receive government aid. The study revealed disabled and elderly citizens are granted more in state aid than single parent household and addresses the problem of providing equally for all of the state's impoverished citizens.
Abstract:
In 1982, the federal government penalized the state $3.5 million for exceeding the national average in the rate of errors in processing food stamps. In cooperation with the Department of Human Resources and the staff of the Research Triangle Institute a new plan was drafted to eliminate these errors and avoid future penalties. The plan involves identifying high risk areas with problematic households more prone to error.