Citation

Gray DR, Leaverton DR. West. J. Med. 1978; 129(6): 461-464.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1978, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

735043

PMCID

PMC1238432

Abstract

This report presents physical, socioeconomic, demographic and follow-up information on all 18 cases of physical child abuse seen at the Sacramento Medical Center in 1975. Of the 18 abused children, 16 were initially discharged to Children's Protective Service; 13 were placed in foster homes. There were 17 alleged abusers; all were arrested; 12 came to trial; 8 were convicted. Preventive programs offer a less expensive approach and deserve the highest priority.

Language: en