In preparation for an examination on the history of family violence, a group of students review the various laws enacted for protection. The students demonstrate understanding when they identify which as one of the earliest laws enacted?

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In 1974, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act was passed, becoming Public Law 93-247 (PL 93-247). The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978 was followed by the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act of 1984. Later, all three acts were consolidated into the Child Abuse Prevention, Adoption, and Family Services Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-294), and most recently, the Act was amended and reauthorized as the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act.

In Preparation for an Examination on the History of Family