Injury control unit

R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-11-8., under Chapter 40-11 Abused and Neglected Children.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-11-8.

The department shall establish a statewide injury-control unit to make possible more intensive protective services to high-risk families with children, and close coordination with a variety of community groups, medical facilities, and medical groups to ensure early detection and reporting of known or suspected abuse to protect the physical and mental well-being of children.