Article 13.

Prevention of Abuse and Neglect.

§ 7B‑1300.  Purpose.

It is the expressed intent of this 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 means to that end. (1983, c. 894, s. 1; 1998‑202, s. 6.)