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TEN-4-FACESp is a useful acronym to help screen children under 4 years of age with bruising to identify when a bruise is more likely to be caused by abuse than accidental injury. TEN-4-FACESp stands for bruising to the Torso, Ears, Neck, Frenulum, Angle of the jaw, Cheeks, Eyelids or Subconjunctivae, “4” represents infants 4 months and younger with any bruise, anywhere, and “p” represents the presence of patterned bruising.

This resource aims to provide caregivers with the support and information they need during their child's injury evaluation in the emergency department.

This module focuses on the crucial role of prehospital professionals in ensuring child safety, particularly in recognizing signs of physical abuse. Although the subject is challenging and emotionally charged, it is essential to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to suspected cases of child 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. The cases presented contain real images of injured children. Some learners, including experienced healthcare professionals, may find these images upsetting. You may exit and/or return to this module at any time and completion of this program is voluntary.

The Face It Movement launched in 2013 as an initiative led by Kosair Charities in response to the number of child abuse deaths in Kentucky. Face It focuses on a three-pronged approach to addressing child abuse and neglect: promote best practices in child abuse prevention and intervention, advocate for effective policies to improve the child welfare system, and build awareness and engage the community.

Childhelp promotes evidence based programs and services that enable Advocacy, Intervention, Treatment, and Prevention of child abuse worldwide. Caregivers can find 24/7 hotline information and support resources.

The Period of PURPLE Crying program is an evidence-based shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma (SBS/AHT) prevention program available since 2007. The program has two aims: to support parents and caregivers in their understanding of early increased infant crying and to reduce the incidence of SBS/AHT

English and Spanish Infographics on things parents can say and do to help their child cope with an injury.

Website with interactive and printable tools with quick tips and guidance to help parents and children make a full emotional and physical recovery after an injury.

Provides information to youth about how to talk about medical trauma with others. This tip sheet includes a scenario to read that describes how therapy helped the youth in the story. It includes a fill in the blank section, a drawing exercise, and brainstorming activity to assist children with deciding how to talk about their injury or circumstance with others.