§ 7B-1300. Purpose.

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Prevention of Abuse andNeglect.

§ 7B‑1300.  Purpose.

It is the expressed intent ofthis Article to make the prevention of abuse and neglect, as defined in G.S. 7B‑101,a priority of this State and to establish the Children's Trust Fund as a meansto that end. (1983, c. 894, s. 1; 1998‑202, s. 6.)