TY - JOUR PY - 2020// TI - Child protection in the time of COVID-19 JO - Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health A1 - Teo, Stephen S. S. A1 - Griffiths, Glenys SP - ePub EP - ePub VL - ePub IS - ePub N2 - As the number of cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2 rises exponentially in Australia with consequences for the health system and society at large, we need to remember that during this pandemic that necessary social distancing measures, effective school closures and rising unemployment levels may lead to an increased risk for child abuse and neglect.
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LA - en SN - 1034-4810 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jpc.14916 ID - ref1 ER -