RE: Model Agreements

[Sandra Slappey <slappeys@xxxxxxxxx>]

I just saw one person's response to contact your closest military facility
for examples of their agreements for coordinated services.  You may find
more specific contact information on the Military Family Resource Center's
web site at mfrc.calib.com.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Jim Spencer [SMTP:Jim_Spencer@dcf.state.fl.us]
> Sent:	Friday, September 29, 2000 12:19 PM
> To:	Child Maltreatment Researchers
> Subject:	Model Agreements
> 
> 
> Several years ago a workgroup developed a model agreement for our
> Department of Children and Families and local law enforcement
> agencies. This agreement was intended to promote cooperation and
> coordination between these two agencies in child abuse
> investigations. A recent review shows that this or a similar
> agreement is now in use by some, but not all, of Florida counties.
> I am developing a study that will attempt to assess whether having
> such an agreement in place results in any real differences in case
> management and/or outcome. I have not been able so far to find any
> similar studies. Are any of you aware of any? Thanks.
> 
> James G. Spencer, M.S.W.
> Children's Justice Act Manager
> Department of Children and Families
> Tallahassee, Florida
> (850)921-4388