Report highlights state of child abuse and neglect research
February 26, 2014|Emergency Medicine
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EXPERT ANALYSIS FROM THE SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Successful and promising programs related to prevention of child abuse and neglect illuminated in the report include early home-visit programs, public awareness campaigns, parenting education programs, and professional practice reforms such as screening. "One question that we can’t answer definitively is whether the rates of physical and sexual abuse have gone down because of these efforts," Dr. Petersen said. "It would be wonderful to conclude that’s the case. We hope it is."
The report can be downloaded for free at the IOM reports page.
Dr. Petersen reported no relevant financial conflicts.
