Aug 22, 2008 · The effects of child abuse can last a lifetime. You can make a difference and help the children you love grow up in a caring environment.

The Child Abuse and Prevention Treatment Act defines child abuse and neglect or child maltreatment as: Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious …

Mar 19, 2024 · This JAMA Patient Page describes the pros and cons of primary care interventions to prevent child maltreatment in children and adolescents younger than 18 years without signs or …

Oct 23, 2023 · A parallel deluge of child maltreatment seemed inevitable in the face of unparalleled family stressors, including widespread unemployment, housing insecurity, school closures, and …

Importance Child maltreatment is associated with serious negative physical, psychological, and behavioral consequences. Objective To review the evidence on primary care–feasible or referable …

Nov 27, 2018 · Examples of interventions that may prevent child maltreatment include referral to community resources, parent education to increase use of positive discipline strategies, and …

Feb 16, 2023 · This cross-sectional study evaluates the association between the 2021 expanded child tax credit payments and child abuse and neglect emergency department (ED) visits.

Mar 21, 2025 · To understand whether your state legally requires you to make a report, first review your state law. If you are unsure whether you need to report, you can contact the state agency designated …

Dec 18, 2023 · This cross-sectional study assesses whether the associations between state spending on public benefit programs and rates of child protective services investigations differ by race and …

Following are some questions and answers that reflect the best current knowledge about reported memories of childhood abuse. They will help you better understand how repressed, recovered, or …