FAIRsharing record for: National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect

This FAIRsharing record describes: The National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect (NDACAN) is a U.S.-based repository that collects and curates micro-data sets from studies of child maltreatment and associated research efforts. Its mission is to promote and facilitate secondary analysis of these data by the research community, thereby advancing scientific understanding and informing policy and practice in the field of child welfare. NDACAN makes these datasets accessible (typically at no cost) along with documentation and support to encourage rigorous research on the causes, consequences, and prevention of child abuse and neglect.