“ The focus of the Partnership's inquiries and reports shall be on recommendations for public-private cooperation to encourage and facilitate private sector involvement in child safety efforts, including activities appropriate for action by service organizations, schools, businesses, charitable organizations, and public safety organizations. ”

“ The Departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, and Education are directed to join with the Partnership to encourage the development of public/private sector initiatives to prevent and respond to the victimization of children. ”

“ Members of the partnership shall serve without compensation for their work on the Partnership. However, members appointed from among private citizens, including employees from State and local government, may, subject to the availability of funds, be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons serving intermittently in the government service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707) . ”