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T C Handy1, G R Nichols, W S Smock

  • 1Kentucky Medical Examiner Program, University of Louisville, School of Medicine, USA.

Journal of Forensic Sciences
|September 1, 1996
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Despite a Clinical Forensic Medicine Program, six children experienced repeat physical abuse evaluations between 1991-1994. This highlights ongoing child abuse challenges, even with established medical examiner programs.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Medicine
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Child Abuse and Neglect

Background:

  • Established a Clinical Forensic Medicine Program in 1990 at the Louisville Office of the Kentucky Medical Examiner Program.
  • Focused on evaluating physical injuries in children.

Observation:

  • Examined cases from January 1991 through December 1994.
  • Identified six children who underwent repeat evaluations for physical injuries.

Findings:

  • Despite the program's implementation, some children experienced repeated episodes of recognized abuse.
  • The study details the circumstances and outcomes for these six reevaluated children.

Implications:

  • Highlights the persistent challenge of child abuse and neglect, even with specialized medical programs.

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  • Suggests a need for enhanced strategies within forensic medicine and child protective services to prevent recurrent abuse and fatalities.