Citation

Jaudes PK, Bilaver LA. Child Welf. 2004; 83(1): 27-48.

Affiliation

University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Child Welfare League of America)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15002911

Abstract

Serious nonaccidental head trauma (NHT) can leave permanent neurological damage in children who survive abuse. This study reports on child welfare's handling of NHT cases compared with cases of physical abuse and head trauma due to neglect with regard to placement in foster care, reunification with family, and safety issues. The results show that workers placed children with NHT in foster care immediately after the abuse but treated them no differently than other physically abused children regarding reunification.

Language: en