[Children's exposure to domestic violence. A multidisciplinary model of detection, assessment and management]

Area of Science:

• Child psychology
• Pediatric medicine
• Trauma studies

Context:

• Child psychological abuse is often overlooked, despite its severe consequences.
• Existing healthcare structures may not adequately address the identification and treatment of child abuse victims.

Purpose:

• To propose a collaborative hospital-based model for detecting and managing child psychological abuse.
• To outline a framework for evaluating somatic and psychological impacts and developing therapeutic interventions.

Summary:

• The proposed model integrates the Medical Unit of Violence, the Pediatric CAN Team, and the Unit of Les Boréales.
• This multidisciplinary approach aims to systematically identify, assess, and treat children experiencing psychological abuse.
• The model emphasizes a holistic evaluation of the child's physical and mental well-being.

Impact:

• Improved detection rates for child psychological abuse.
• Enhanced therapeutic strategies for child abuse victims.
• Strengthened inter-departmental collaboration in pediatric care settings.