Healthcare providers are in a unique position to identify and prevent child abuse, and this clinical report provides guidance to the practitioner regarding indicators .
Recommendations for the care of prepubescent pediatric sexual abuse patients
Provide awareness to healthcare workers of human trafficking and the characteristics of those it victimizes
PEAK: Child Abuse is part of the Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kit (PEAK) series from the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Innovation & Improvement Center. It equips emergency and EMS clinicians with practical, evidence-based tools to recognize, evaluate, and respond to suspected child maltreatment. The kit includes clinical guidelines, assessment checklists, educational videos, infographics, and resources to support trauma-informed care and mandatory reporting.
A Sample Policy for the Care of Children in the Emergency Department for when there is reasonable suspicion or concern that the child has been abused or assaulted
Recommendation for imaging for pediatric patients being evaluated for suspected physical abuse .
These online educational modules are intended to assist healthcare providers in determining the difference between accidental and intentional injuries in children. Considering many clinicians see few cases of child abuse in their daily practice, these case studies will improve assessment skills and build confidence in knowing when to report suspected abuse to appropriate authorities.
To describe and outline the evaluation and treatment of the child or adolescent who presents to the ED and for whom there is a concern for abuse/neglect, thus ensuring consistent and thorough medical care of patients, appropriate reporting practices, and initiation of follow-up services.
