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Overview of Child Maltreatment
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The following English-language resources may be useful. Please note that THE MANUAL is not responsible for the content of these resources. The evaluation of suspected child physical abuse(2015) Updated guidelines for the medical assessment and care of children who may have been sexually abused(2016) Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect:Information about who is required to report abuse by state in the US Early Intervention Services:Services by US state for infants and toddlers Child Welfare Information Gateway:Child welfare information gateway from the US government containing guidance on many aspects of child abuse as well as listings of state and federal resources Child Welfare Information Gateway: Child Abuse and Neglect:Specific information on child abuse, including definitions, identification, risk factors, mandatory reporting, and much else Prevent Child Abuse America:Children's charity focusing on child abuse with much useful information for parents and health care practitioners and information about public policy 