Citation

Hansen CM, Diamond P, Ludwig S. Child Welf. 1989; 68(6): 615-621.

Affiliation

Department of Human Services, Division of Youth and Family Services, Trenton, NJ.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Child Welfare League of America)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2582868

Abstract

Abused infants at risk of further abuse are not being protected for many reasons. The ability of a variety of professionals to recognize and manage abuse when it occurs is limited. The reasons for this are briefly presented. Three cases in which young infants were reinjured, one fatally, are presented. Continuing efforts to improve all parts of the child welfare system and community response system need to be made. In this way, infants at risk will be better protected in our society.

VioLit keywords: Abuse Detection Infant Victim Public Health Personnel Public Health Intervention Child Abuse Prevention Child Abuse Intervention Child Victim Child Physical Abuse Prevention Child Physical Abuse Intervention Domestic Violence Prevention Domestic Violence Intervention

Language: en