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CCTV is touted as a safety measure for day care centers: But does it work?
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CCTV has been promoted as one way to make early learning safer in the wake of ongoing reports of child abuse and neglect. It's certainly something families see as enhancing safety in services. But does it help in practice?
CCTV has been promoted as one way to make early learning safer in the wake of ongoing reports of child abuse and neglect. It's certainly something families see as enhancing safety in services. But does it help in practice?
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