WASHINGTON (April 20, 2026) – April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the urgent need for stronger systems to prevent child maltreatment and protect vulnerable children.
For insight into where the legal system falls short, and reforms that could help, consider speaking with Joan S. Meier, National Family Violence Law Center Professor of Clinical Law and Director of the National Family Violence Law Center at the George Washington University Law School.
If you would like to schedule an interview with Meier, please contact Claire Sabin at claire [dot] sabin
gwu [dot] edu (claire[dot]sabin[at]gwu[dot]edu).
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