We have approved
this study of the response by American Indian and Alaska Native
communities to cases of child abuse and neglect. We not that this
survey should not be the only source of public input on the
question of whether to establish a nationwide registry of child
abuse/ neglect cases within the AI/AN communities. In addition, we
do not approve section X of the mail questionnaire due to the very
burdensome nature of this request to provide details of each child
abuse or negle case that occurs within each tribal community.
Statistics derived fro this section would not likely be
representative because of inconsistencies in the definition and
categorization of various forms of abuse and neglect. An acceptable
alternative to reporting all individual cases of neglect and abuse
would be to ask respondents to provide summary, aggregate
statistics on a completely voluntary basis.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1995
01/31/1995
495
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395
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A SURVEY REGARDING THE PREVALENCE AND
INCIDENCE OF CHILD MALTREATMENT AND THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO AND
RECEIVED BY INDIAN FAMILIES. THIS WI EFFECTIVELY EXPAND THE SCOPE
OF AN EXISTING PROJECT EXAMINING THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
IHS IN CHILD PROTECTION.
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.