Child Physical Abuse did not Increase During the Pandemic [positiveexperience.org/category/blog/]

By Allison Stephens, 12/22/21, positiveexperience.org/category/blog/

In their new article, “Child Physical Abuse did not Increase During the Pandemic” in JAMA Pediatrics, Dr. Robert Sege and Dr. Allison Stephens of the HOPE National Resource Center discuss how child abuse is actually not on the rise as many others have suspected. This article evaluates the data and discusses the reasons why many professionals and advocates have been concerned about child abuse during the pandemic. It also highlights how important it is for families to have the services and supports they need to promote positive childhood experiences to prevent child abuse.

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