Citation

Palusci VJ. J. Aggression Maltreat. Trauma 2003; 8(1-2): 133-171.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J146v08n01_06

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This report serves as an introduction to the many roles of health care professionals in the assessment, care, and treatment of child victimization. It concentrates on those professionals caring for the physical health of victims of child abuse and neglect, although there are many similarities between child maltreatment and other family violence victims. In reviewing the health impact of maltreatment and the historical contributions of health care professionals, it discusses the roles that health care disciplines play in clinical care, training, research, and advocacy and their interaction with the community's child welfare, legal, and criminal justice systems.

Language: en