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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.
Journal of Forensic Nursing
|April 23, 2015
Summary
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.
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