An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on
topics including clinical practice in relation to sexual abuse, cultural awareness regarding …

Background: The term 'safeguarding'refers to measures designed to protect health,
wellbeing and human rights, allowing people (especially children, young people and …

The prevention and appropriate professional response to children at risk of or experiencing
child abuse and neglect has been identified as a national priority within the United Kingdom …

There is an increased understanding that experiencing adversity in childhood can have a
significantly negative impact on the long-term developmental wellbeing of children and …

While reporting of child abuse and neglect has become mandatory for all school staff in
Spain, training for professionals working in educational settings is still inexistent or …

Child maltreatment is a risk for graduates of the newborn intensive care unit (NICU). Infants
represent the highest child maltreatment victimization group and parents, particularly …

National statistics show that infants have the highest child maltreatment victimization and
fatality rate compared to all other age groups. NICU infants are represented in both the …