This study assesses whether children with intellectual disability (ID) are more at risk of
sexual abuse and whether they have similar consultation rates for physical and mental …

Background More than 1 in 5 children experience neglect, exposing them to several adverse
consequences. Children with intellectual disability experience additional neglect related …

Background: Approximately 25% of children in the United States experience child abuse or
neglect, 18% of whom are physically abused. Physicians are often in a position to …

Background There has been little research on child maltreatment-related fatalities among
children with disabilities. Despite being a minority of children in the United States, children …

All children and their families have a right to CW services that ensure their equal
opportunities. However, due to structural, social, and cultural barriers, CW services are not …

ABSTRACT Using the 2019 National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System, the prevalence
and predictors of substantiated reports of child sex trafficking (CST)(n= 1,286) and other …

Background Child maltreatment is a significant social problem impacting both health and
society, with severe and enduring consequences. Certain children, such as those with …

People with intellectual disability experience a high risk of being neglected and family
members are often identified as the perpetrators. Analysing the media provides insight into …

A growing concern in child protection is the higher rates of disabled children being involved.
Research has found that children with intellectual disabilities are three to four times more …

People with intellectual disability experience a high risk of maltreatment by family members
which can have significant and enduring effects on victim-survivors. Understanding …