The prevention of child abuse should be an ongoing priority for those of us in the health care community. To emphasize this important concern, April has been designated as child abuse prevention month. Today's newsletter focuses on resources related to child abuse and neglect.
2. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Guidelines for the Evaluation of Sexual Abuse of Children: Subject Review
The role of the physician is outlined with respect to obtaining a
history, physical examination, and appropriate laboratory data
and in determining the need to report sexual abuse. http://www.aap.org/policy/re9819.html
4. FUTURE OF CHILDREN Past, Present, and Future Roles of Child Protective Services
The nation's response to child abuse is marked by a tension between
rescuing children from abusive families and efforts to support and
preserve these same families. (The Adobe Reader is needed to access
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