Child Maltreatment Toolkit, 3rd Edition

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• Leslie Flament; Annie Drehkoff; Kim Mangiaracino; Carrie Cohan; Lisa Mathey; Jessalyn Shaw

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This toolkit is a guide for healthcare professionals to help them recognize and respond to child abuse and neglect. It describes signs of maltreatment, steps for reporting concerns, and ways to support children and families. The toolkit also offers resources for prevention and tips on working with other agencies. Its goal is to keep children safe by giving clear information about what child maltreatment looks like and how adults can help protect kids from harm.

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Focus Areas: Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Abuse; Child Welfare; Diagnosis; Health Personnel; Pediatrics; Risk Factors; Guidelines as Topic; Mandatory Reporting; Human Trafficking

Institutions: Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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