Early Childhood (under 5 years)
Under-Ascertainment From Healthcare Settings of Child Abuse Events Among Children of Soldiers by the US Army Family Advocacy Program
Retrospective data was used to examine the percentage of child maltreatment cases with a substantiated Family Advocacy Program (FAP) report among dependent children of U.S. Army parents.
An Exploratory Study of the Knowledge of Personal Safety Skills Among Children with Developmental Disabilitites and Their Parents
Background This study assessed the knowledge of
personal safety skills among children with
developmental disabilities and their parents’ perceptions
of children’s knowledge.
Method This exploratory study examined the mental
An Exploratory Study of the Knowledge of Personal Safety Skills Among Children with Developmental Disabilitites and Their Parents
Children with developmental disabilities may have decreased knowledge of personal safety skills, increasing the risk of maltreatment. Structured interviews assessed the personal safety knowledge of children with developmental disabilities referred to a risk reduction program.
Victim, Perpetrator, Family, and Incident Characteristics of Infant and Child Homicide In the United States Air Force
Objective: The present study describes factors related to fatal abuse in three age groups in the United
States Air Force (USAF).
Method: Records from 32 substantiated cases of fatal child abuse in the USAF were independently
reviewed for 60 predefined factors.
Victim, Perpetrator, Family, and Incident Characteristics of Infant and Child Homicide In the United States Air Force
Understanding the characteristics of both the perpetrators and victims of infant and child fatal abuse may help develop strategies to prevent future occurrences.