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NCANDS
The National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) collects both case level data (Child File) and aggregated data (Agency File) on child maltreatment from the States on a voluntary basis. The data collected includes information on the characteristics of maltreatment reports, children who were the subject of these reports, services that were provided, and the perpetrators of the maltreatment.
The NRC-CWDT is pleased to offer States a wide range of technical assistance and services to improve NCANDS data collection, data extraction, data quality, and the use of NCANDS data in an analytical framework.
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Examples of NCANDS Technical Assistance Provided:
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Data Collection – Through a review of data collection screens and validation reports, TA staff can assist the State in identifying NCANDS data elements that might be underreported or incorrectly captured.
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Data Extraction – TA staff can review the State’s extraction code, mapping forms, and validation reports to assist in the identification of data elements where extraction logic is not consistent with established NCANDS definitions.
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Data Quality – TA staff can assist the States in generating validation reports and measures for the NCANDS Safety Profile that can be used to identify areas of concern with respect to data quality.
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Analytical Use of NCANDS Data – Through a variety of means, notably with respect to using existing syntax, TA staff can provide assistance in linking NCANDS and other data to specific outcomes of interest to a State. For example, technical assistance might focus on building the State’s capacity to link maltreatment recurrence rates with specific subpopulations of children.
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For assistance in data validation and submission, please contact your state NCANDS liaison.
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