[SOS children: from the beginning to this day S. Godinas et M. Gérard]

S Godinas1, M Gérard

  • 1SOS Enfants, C.H.U. Saint-Pierre. stephanie_godinas@hotmail.com

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Child abuse intervention programs protect children and support parents. A Brussels hospital

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Child Welfare
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Child abuse presents a critical public health challenge.
  • Effective intervention strategies are essential for child protection.
  • Support for families exhibiting abusive behaviors is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the National Office for Childcare's "Abused Children Intervention Program."
  • To outline the current landscape of child abuse intervention.
  • To share experiences from Saint-Pierre's Teaching Hospital in Brussels.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the "Abused Children Intervention Program."
  • Analysis of recent case experiences at Saint-Pierre's Teaching Hospital.
  • Observation of SOS Children's dual focus on child protection and parental support.

Main Results:

  • Preventive initiatives can evolve into specialized abuse response structures.
  • Integrated approaches involving child protection and parental support are effective.
  • The program demonstrates a pathway from prevention to specialized intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Child abuse requires multifaceted public health interventions.
  • Specialized structures are necessary for addressing complex abuse situations.
  • Collaborative efforts between childcare offices and hospitals enhance intervention outcomes.

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