The Battered Child Rebrutalized: Ten Cases of Medical-Legal Confusion
Abstract
Ten battered children and their families were followed by the authors over a two-year period. Medical, legal, and social work handling of each case was evaluated. It was found that confusion, delays, poorly coordinated efforts, and failure by agencies and individuals to assume responsibility for appropriate action produced serious emotional stresses to already traumatized youngsters. The authors offer several suggestions for improving the management of battered children.
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