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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.

SimBox/Tele SimBox features low fidelity simulation that allow your teams to engage in the first 5-10 minutes of managing a pediatric patient with concern for non-accidental trauma.

You will use your own equipment and resources in your own clinical environment, or in the convenience of a virtual environment to practice non technical skills.

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

SimBox/Tele SimBox features low fidelity simulation that allow your teams to engage in the first 5-10 minutes of managing a pediatric patient with concern for pediatric trauma.

You will use your own equipment and resources in your own clinical environment, or in the convenience of a virtual environment to practice non technical skills.

SimBox/Tele SimBox features low fidelity simulation that allow your teams to engage in the first 5-10 minutes of managing a pediatric patient with concern for pediatric trauma.

You will use your own equipment and resources in your own clinical environment, or in the convenience of a virtual environment to practice non technical skills.

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.