The impact of case characteristics on child abuse reporting decisions

Article Abstract:

Medical care providers consider the impact of case characteristics when deciding whether or not to report cases of child abuse. Research was conducted to determine the bearing of case characteristics on reporting intentions. Specific case characteristics of severity and history of abuse, and recantation proved to be strong determinants of reporting intent. Likewise influencing abuse-relevant conclusions were family socioeconomic status, child age and perpetrator intent.

Care and treatment, Children

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Child care workers' knowledge about reporting suspected child sexual abuse

Article Abstract:

Child care workers in pre-school day care centers in Colorado are not too familiar with their reporting rights and responsibilities in cases of suspected child sexual abuse. While they are aware of their legal obligations on the issue, they know significantly less about the procedures for reporting suspected abuse and their protection under the law. Several suggestions to improve child care workers' knowledge about reporting suspected sexual abuse cases are prescribed.

Research, Child sexual abuse, Child care workers

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The child abuse lottery - will the doctor suspect and report? Physician attitudes towards and reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted among pediatricians and pediatric registrars in Australia to determine the attitude of physicians toward reports of child neglect or abuse. Survey results show that 43% of the respondents have failed to report suspected cases of child abuse despite the existence of a law requiring them to do so. This highlights the need for continuing education on the issue of multidisciplinary management of child abuse.

Physicians, Medical professions, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes

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