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Child maltreatment: interventions to improve recognition and reporting
Kathleen Sanders Jordan1, Sara Hatfield Steelman
1Author Affiliations: 1The University of North Carolina at Charlotte School of Nursing; 2Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medicine Associates; and 3Pediatric Emergency Department, Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medicine Associates.
Insights
Child maltreatment poses a significant public health threat. Forensic nurses can lead interventions to improve recognition, reporting, and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
- Forensic Nursing
Background:
- Child maltreatment is a major public health issue impacting children, families, and society.
- Despite existing laws, child maltreatment remains underrecognized and underreported.
- Effective interventions are crucial for child maltreatment prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the scope of child maltreatment.
- To identify barriers to recognition and reporting.
- To suggest evidence-based interventions for primary and secondary prevention.
Main Methods:
- Evidence-based discussion.
- Literature review on child maltreatment scope, barriers, and interventions.
- Analysis of the role of forensic nurses in prevention.
Main Results:
- Child maltreatment is a pervasive problem with substantial negative effects.
- Underrecognition and underreporting are significant challenges.
- Forensic nurses are well-positioned to lead prevention efforts.
Conclusions:
- Child maltreatment requires urgent attention and effective interventions.
- Addressing barriers to recognition and reporting is essential.
- Forensic nurses play a vital role in child protection and prevention strategies.
Abstract:
Child maltreatment is a significant public health problem and described as one of the greatest threats facing the health, welfare, and social well-being of children (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2012). The effect of child maltreatment on the children involved, their families, and society as a whole is substantial. Despite mandatory reporting laws, the poignant reality is that child maltreatment is significantly underrecognized and underreported. Interventions must be designed, tested, and implemented to fulfill the goal of child maltreatment prevention. Forensic nurses are uniquely qualified to assume a leadership role and work collaboratively with children, their caregivers, and all members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure the safety and protection of children. The purpose of this article is to present an evidence-based discussion of the scope of the problem of child maltreatment, contributing barriers to recognition and reporting, and suggestions for interventions designed to achieve the goals of primary and secondary prevention.
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