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Related Resources: Identifying Child Abuse & Neglect

Find additional references and guidelines for recognizing the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect.

Child Abuse: A Quick Reference
Feinen, Coleman, Ciocco, & Curry (Eds.) (1998)
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Information for professionals on identifying and reporting child abuse.

Child Abuse and Neglect: Guidelines for Identification, Assessment, and Case Management
Peterson, Strachan, Durfee, & Coulter (Eds.) (2003)
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Offers a standardized approach for professionals from various disciplines to identify and assess child abuse and neglect. Provides recommendations, case vignettes, and national organization and data resources.

Child Abuse and Neglect: An Introductory Manual for Professionals and Paraprofessionals (PDF - 359 KB)
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (2005)
An introduction to child abuse and neglect, prevention, reporting, and current issues.

Child Abuse and Neglect State Child Abuse Programs
American Academy of Pediatrics
A list of medical diagnostic programs for practitioners.

Child Maltreatment: A Clinical Guide and Reference
Monteleone & Brodeur (1998)
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A reference that reviews symptoms and treatment strategies for physical abuse, neglect, psychological abuse, and sexual abuse,emphasizing medical aspects and the physician's role in prevention and intervention.

Child Maltreatment: A Comprehensive Photographic Reference Identifying Potential Child Abuse
Giardino & Alexander (2005, 3rd ed.)
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Designed to accompany a clinical guide and reference for professional staff training.

Emergency Medical Professionals: Assisting in Identifying and Documenting Child Abuse and Neglect
Rogers
Update (APRI), 17(7), 2004
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As the first responders to a situation involving injury to a child, emergency medical technicians are advised to observe and make note of any indication that an injury was not accidental.

Physical Abuse and Neglect of Children
Dubowitz & Bennett
Lancet, 369(9576), 2007
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Discusses the physician's role in screening for risk factors and suspicious injuries that may indicate abuse or neglect.

School-Based Child Maltreatment Programs: Synthesis of Lessons Learned
Series Title: Grantee Lessons Learned
Author(s): Children's Bureau (DHHS)
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Year Published: 2003 - 9 pages
The Office on Child Abuse and Neglect awarded several grants during Fiscal Year 1997 to programs that utilized school resources for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. The three-year demonstration projects focused on collaboration between child protection agencies and school systems; education for parents, teachers, and children about child abuse and neglect; and the involvement of school staff in prevention and intervention. This report summarizes the service approaches and lessons learned by 11 demonstration programs as noted in their final reports. The projects found that training was effective in enhancing knowledge about the signs of child abuse ...

Understanding the Medical Diagnosis of Child Maltreatment: A Guide for Non-Medical Professionals
Brittain (2006, 3rd ed.)
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Explains medical terminology and examination findings for child welfare workers and others.

 

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