Article13.
Prevention of Abuse andNeglect.
§ 7B‑1300. Purpose.
It is the expressed intent ofthis 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 meansto that end. (1983, c. 894, s. 1; 1998‑202, s. 6.)