Childhood Abuse and Regulation Law

What laws can help aid in the prevention of childhood abuse, and regarding treatment for those who have suffered childhood abuse?

If you were a legislator, what laws would you propose to help aid in the prevention of childhood abuse/regarding treatment for those who have suffered childhood abuse? What role does a community’s acceptance of violence or social attitudes about violence play in relation to childhood abuse? How can you change a community’s tolerance of elevated levels of violence? What protections or procedures would you suggest to protect the child from suffering additional trauma? What protections should be in place, if any, for the alleged perpetrator? Whose rights should be given more weight?