child abuse

first act for the prevention of cruelty to children

Apr 22, 1889

The first act of parliament for the prevention of cruelty to children, commonly known as the "children's charter" was passed. This enabled the state to intervene, for the first time, in relations between parents and children

The Children's Act 1908 established juvenile courts and introduced foster parents

Jul 25, 1908

The Children and Young Persons Act 1932 broadened the powers of juvenile courts and introduced supervision orders for children at risk.

Dec 2, 1932

The Children Act 1948 established a children's committee and a children's officer in each local authority.

Jun 27, 1948

Under the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970, councils' social work services and social care provisions

Jul 9, 1970

The Child Protective Services Act established the organization to encourage people to report abuse accounts.

May 31, 1973

The Protection of Children Act 1999 was passed, aiming to prevent pedophiles from working with children

Feb 20, 1999

Dave Pelzer published a short autobiography accounting his experiences with child abuse as a young child.

Oct 27, 2001