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Assessment of Maltreatment of Children with Disabilities

Hibbard, R. A., Desch, L. W., & The Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, and Council on Children With Disabilities. (2007). Maltreatment of children with disabilities. Pediatrics, 119 (5), 1018–1025. DOI:10.1542/peds.2007-0565

Clinical Report-The Pediatricians Role in Child Maltreatment Prevention

Flaherty, E. G., Stirling, J., & The Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect. (2010). The pediatrician's role in child maltreatment prevention. Pediatrics,126(4), 833–841. DOI:10.1542/peds.2010-2087

Distinguishing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome from Child Abuse Fatalities

American Academy of Pediatrics, Hymel, K. P., & The Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, National Association of Medical Examiners. (2006). Distinguishing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome from child abuse fatalities. Pediatrics, 118(1), 421–427. DOI:10.1542/peds.2006-1245

Medical Examination Brochure (Spanish)

The Evaluation of Sexual Abuse in Children

Kellogg, N., & American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect. (2005). The evaluation of sexual abuse in children. Pediatrics, 116(2), 506–512. DOI:10.1542/peds.2005-1336

U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (2016). A National Protocol for Sexual Abuse Medical Forensic Examinations Pediatric. Washington, DC: Author.