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July 2008
 
June 2008
 

General Studies
 

     Guidelines/Recommendations

 
FULL-TEXT DOCUMENT
Therapeutic Foster Care for the Prevention of Violence: A Report on
Recommendations of the Task Force on Community Preventiv
e Services
Hahn RA ,Lowy J Bilukha O, et al  
MMWR
Recommendations and Reports  July 2, 2004 / 53(RR10);1-8
Recommendations

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries     

 
A review of the ethics in research on child abuse.
Veena AS, Chandra PS.
Indian J Med Ethics. 2007 Jul-Sep;4(3):113-5.L
Abstract
 
Female genital mutilation and its prevention: a challenge for paediatricians.
Jaeger F, Caflisch M, Hohlfeld P.
Eur J Pediatr.
2008 Apr 25
Abstract
 
A prospective study of child maltreatment and self-injurious behavior in a community sample.
Yates TM, Carlson EA, Egeland B, et al

Dev Psychopathol.
2008 Spring;20(2):651-71.
Abstract
 
Review of research on child maltreatment and violence in youth.
Maas C, Herrenkohl TI, Sousa C.  
Trauma Violence Abuse.
2008 Jan;9(1):56-67.
Abstract
 
Childhood abuse and initial presentation for HIV care: An opportunity for early intervention.
Mugavero MJ, Pence BW, Whetten K, et al
AIDS Care.
2007 Oct;19(9):1083-7.
Abstract
 
Violence against girls provokes girls' violence: from private injury to public harm.
Schaffner L.
Violence Against Women. 2007 Dec;13(12):1229-48.
Abstract
 
Asphyxial games in children and adolescents.
Andrew TA, Fallon KK. 
Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2007 Dec;28(4):303-7
Abstract
 
Violence against children: a challenge for public health in Pakistan.
Hyder AA, Malik FA.
J Health Popul Nutr. 2007 Jun;25(2):168-78.
Abstract
 
The psychosocial consequences for children of mass violence, terrorism and disasters.
Williams R.
 
Int Rev Psychiatry.
2007 Jun;19(3):263-77.
Abstract
 
Child abuse in the eyes of the beholder: Lay perceptions of child sexual and physical abuse.
Bornstein BH, Kaplan DL, Perry AR.
Child Abuse Negl
. 2007 Apr 3;
Abstract
 
The health and well-being of neglected, abused and exploited children: The Kyiv Street
Children Project.

Kerfoot M, Koshyl V, Roganov O, et al
Child Abuse Negl. 2007 Jan 4;
Abstract
 
Impact of domestic violence posters on female caregivers' opinions about domestic violence
screening and disclosure in a pediatric emergency department.

Bair-Merritt MH, Mollen CJ, et al

Pediatr Emerg Care.
2006 Nov;22(11):689-93.
Abstract
 
Child maltreatment in the United States: prevalence, risk factors, and adolescent health
consequences.
Hussey JM, Chang JJ, Kotch JB.
 
Pediatrics.
2006 Sep;118(3):933-42
Abstract
 
An assessment of the extent of child maltreatment using administrative databases.
Yampolskaya S, Banks SM. 
 
Assessment
. 2006 Sep;13(3):342-55
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Children against children: Bullying as an emerging disorder.
Rodriguez Piedra R, Seoane Lago A, et al
An Pediatr (Barc). 2006 Feb;64(2):162-6
Paper
 
Child physical abuse: prevalence, characteristics, predictors, and beliefs about parent-child violence in
South asian, middle eastern, East asian, and latina women in the United States.
Maker AH, Shah PV, Agha Z.
 
J Interpers Violence.
2005 Nov;20(11):1406-28.
Abstract
 
Child physical abuse and self-perceived social isolation among adolescents.
Elliott GC, Cunningham SM, Linder M, 9.

J Interpers Violence.
2005 Dec;20(12):1663-84
Abstract
 
Brief communication: physical abuse of boys and possible associations with poor adult outcomes.
Holmes WC, Sammel MD

Ann Intern Med
. 2005 Oct 18;143(8):581-6.
Abstract
 
Childhood abuse and familial violence and the risk of panic attacks and panic disorder in
young adulthood.
Goodwin RD, Fergusson DM, Horwood LJ.
Psychol Med. 2005 Jun;35(6):881-90.
Abstract
 
Child maltreatment in Missouri Combining data for public health surveillance.
Schnitzer PG, Slusher P, Van Tuinen M.
Am J Prev Med. 2004 Dec;27(5):379-84
.
Abstract
 
Measuring child maltreatment risk in communities: a life table approach.
Sabol W, Coulton C, Polousky E.  

Child Abuse Negl.
2004 Sep;28(9):967-83
.
Abstract
 
The effects and treatment of community violence in children and adolescents:
what should be done?
Sieger K, Rojas-Vilches A, McKinney C, Renk K.

Trauma Violence Abuse.
2004 Jul;5(3):243-59.
Abstract
 
Violence: concepts of its impact on children and youth.
Pratt HD, Greydanus DE.

Pediatr Clin North Am.
2003 Oct;50(5):963-1003.
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Behaviors of Children Who Are Exposed and Not Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence:
An Analysis of 330 Black, White, and Hispanic Children

McFarlane JM, Groff  JY, O’Brien JA, Watson K
Pediatrics 2003; 112: e202-e207
Paper

Unsolicited interpretation of child sexual abuse media reports.
Collings SJ.
Child Abuse Negl 2002 Nov;26(11):1135-47
Abstract

Skills training in affective and interpersonal regulation followed by exposure: a
phase-based treatment for PTSD related to childhood abuse.
Cloitre M, Koenen KC, Cohen LR, Han H.
J Consult Clin Psychol 2002 Oct;70(5):1067-74
Abstract

Why are children abused?: A bibliographical review of the explanations for child abuse
Gomes R, Deslades SF, Veiga MM, et al.

Cad Saude Publica
2002 May-Jun;18(3):707-14
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Selected Healthy People 2010 Objectives Related to Child and Adolescent
Unintentional Injury, Violence, and Suicide Prevention
MMWR Vol 50, No RR22;65 12/07/2001
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Child and Adolescent Unintentional Injury, Violence, and Suicide-Prevention
MMWR Resources Vol 50, No RR22;67 12/07/2001
Paper
 

 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
 
Surviving Childhood Abuse: Health Risk Behaviors in an HIV-infected Clinic
Population

K Thornton, W Veikley, M Hollifield

(12 CROI)
Abstract

Multilevel protective factors for violence among fifth-graders
Ml Windle,  MJ Gilliland
(132 APHA)
Abstract


Medical Provider Issues
       

  Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Legal perspectives on the role function of emergency room nurses in child abuse.
Chiu HJ, Lee YL. 
Hu Li Za Zhi. 2008 Jun;55(3):16-20.
Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Child abuse: approach and management.
McDonald KC.
Am Fam Physician. 2007 Jan 15;75(2):221-8
Paper
 
Pediatrician characteristics associated with child abuse identification and reporting: results
from a nationalsurvey of pediatricians.
Flaherty EG, Sege R, Price LL, et al 
Child Maltreat. 2006 Nov;11(4):361-9.
Abstract
 
An evaluation of screening questions for childhood abuse in 2 community samples:
implications for clinical practice.

Thombs BD, Bernstein DP, Ziegelstein RC, et al
 
Arch Intern Med.
2006 Oct 9;166(18):2020-6
Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Violence against children and adolescents: a challenge in the daily work of the nursing team.
Algeri S, Souza LM.

Rev Lat Am Enfermagem
. 2006 Aug;14(4):625-631.
Paper
 
Survey of a pediatric hospital staff regarding cases of suspected child abuse and
neglect.
Glasser S, Chen W.
Isr Med Assoc J. 2006 Mar;8(3):179-83.
Abstract

Medical homes for at-risk children: parental reports of clinician-parent relationships,
anticipatory guidance, and behavior changes.
lson CS, Higman SM, Sia C, et al 
Ne Pediatrics. 2005 Jan;115(1):48-56.
Abstract
 

Effects of a primary care-based intervention on violent behavior and injury in children.
Borowsky IW, Mozayeny S, Stuenkel K, Ireland M.et al  
Pediatrics. 2004 Oct;114(4):e392-9
Abstract

Child abuse in the pediatric intensive care unit.
Zenel J, Goldstein B

Crit Care Med
2002 Nov;30(11 Suppl):S515-23
Abstract

Identification of child maltreatment while caring for them in a university hospital.
Paavilainen E, Merikanto J, Astedt-Kurki P, et al
.
Int J Nurs Stud 2002 Mar;39(3):287-94

Abstract

Domestic Violence
 

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
An Unusual Case of Child Head Injury by Coat Hanger.
Solarino B, Reckentwald K, Burrows-Beckham AM.
J Forensic Sci.
2008 Jul 14.
Abstract
 
Domestic violence and children: the case for joined-up working.
Sully P.  
J Fam Health Care.
2008;18(1):9-13
Abstract
 
Safeguarding vulnerable children.
McDougall T
Paediatr Nurs. 2
008 Apr;20(3):14-7.
Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Family dynamics from the perspective of parents and children involved in domestic violence
against children and adolescents.

Martins CS, Ferriani MD, Silva MA 
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2007 Oct;15(5):889-894.
Paper
 
Intervention on behalf of children exposed to intimate partner violence: Assessment of support
in a diverse community-based sample.

Taylor CA, Sorenson SB.
Child Abuse Negl.
2007 Nov-Dec;31(11-12):1155-68
Abstract
 
The murder of children by fathers in the context of child abuse. [UK]
Cavanagh K, Dobash RE, Dobash RP, et al
Child Abuse Negl.
2007 Jul 10
;
Abstract
 
Child and partner abuse: Self-reported prevalence and attitudes in the north of Portugal.
Machado C, Gonçalves M, Matos M, Dias AR. 

Child Abuse Negl.
2007 Jul 5;
Abstract
 
Reducing potential for child abuse among methadone-maintained parents: results from a
randomized controlled trial.
Dawe S, Harnett P.
 
J Subst Abuse Treat.
2007 Jun;32(4):381-90.
Abstract
 
Screening for intimate-partner violence in the pediatric emergency department.
Newman JD, Sheehan KM, Powell EC.
Pediatr Emerg Care. 2005 Feb;21(2):79-83
Abstract

Childhood exposure to family violence and attrition in the Navy.
Merrill LL, Stander VA, Thomsen CJ
Mil Med. 2004 Jun;169(6):465-9.
Abstract

Childhood abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction and the risk of illicit drug
use: the adverse childhood experiences study.
Dube SR, Felitti VJ, Dong M, et al
 
Pediatrics
2003 Mar;111(3):564-72
Abstract
 
When is the personal professional in public child welfare practice?. The influence of
intimate partner and child abuse histories on workers in domestic violence cases.

Yoshihama M, Mills LG 

Child Abuse Negl 2003 Mar;27(3):319-36

Abstract
 
Relative contributions of parent substance use and childhood maltreatment to chronic
homelessness, depression, and substance abuse problems among homeless women:
mediating roles of self-esteem and abuse in adulthood.
Stein JA, Leslie MB, Nyamathi A
. 
 hild Abuse Negl
2002 Oct;26(10):1011-27
Abstract
 
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
 
Child Abuse Perpetration among Men and Associations with Perpetration of Intimate
Partner Violence
JG Silverman, MR Decker, J Gupta
(135  APHA)
Abstract

Making the connection: Domestic violence and maternal and child health
L Chamberlain,  R Whiteman
(132 APHA)
Abstract


Children with Disabilities
       

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  What can be done to prevent violence and maltreatment of children with disabilities?
Olivan Gonzalvo G
An Pediatr (Barc). 2005 Feb;62(2):153-7

Abstract


School Violence
 

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
School bullying and youth violence: causes or consequences of psychopathologic behavior?
Kim YS, Leventhal BL, Koh YJ, et al.

Arch Gen Psychiatry.
2006 Sep;63(9):1035-41.
Abstract

A School-Based Mental Health Program for Traumatized Latino Immigrant Children.
Kataoka SH, Stein BD, Jaycox LH, et al.

Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2003 Mar;42(3):311-318
Abstract

 


War
 

     Internet Documents
 
  FULL TEXT REPORT
Chad: Government Keeps Children in Army Ranks
Human Rights Watch July 16, 2007
Report
 
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Narrative Exposure Therapy as a treatment for child war survivors with posttraumatic
stress disorder: Two case reports and a pilot study in an African refugee settlement.
Onyut LP, NeunerF, Schauer E   
BMC Psychiatry. 2005 Feb 3;5(1):7
PDF Paper

Children and war.
Pearn J.

J Paediatr Child Health
2003 Apr;39(3):166-72
Abstract

Posttraumatic stress symptoms in Croatian children exposed to war: A
prospective study.

Kuterovac-Jagodic G.
J Clin Psychol 2003 Jan;59(1):9-25
Abstract

Routine vaccinations and child survival in a war situation with high
mortality: effect of gender.

Aaby P, Jensen H, Garly ML, et al
Vaccine 2002 Nov 22;21(1-2):15-20
Abstract

Occupational therapy intervention with children survivors of war.
Simo-Algado S, Mehta N, Kronenberg F, et al.
Can J Occup Ther 2002 Oct;69(4):205-17
Abstract

Impact of the threat of war on children in military families.
Ryan-Wenger NA.
J Pediatr Health Care. 2002 Sep-Oct;16(5):262-4.
Abstract

The effect of war on children: the children of Europe after World War II.
Shields L, Bryan B.
Int Nurs Rev 2002 Jun;49(2):87-98
Abstract

Emotional problems in Palestinian children living in a war zone: a
cross-sectional study.

Thabet AA, Abed Y, Vostanis P, et al.
Lancet 2002 May 25;359(9320):1801-4
Abstract

Children and war: current understandings and future directions.
Berman H.
Public Health Nurs 2001 Jul-Aug;18(4):243-52
Abstract

Children and war.
Barnett L.

Med Confl Surviv 1999 Oct-Dec;15(4):315-27
Abstract
 

 
     Internet Reports
 
  FULL-TEXT PDF REPORT
Children and Armed Conflict:  Fight, Dying, and Surviving
International Bureau for Children's Rights
Report

Political Violence
 

     Internet Documents
 
 
FULL-TEXT DOCUMENT
Paying the Price: Violations of the Rights of Children in Detention in Burundi
Human Rights Watch March 15, 2007
Internet Document

FULL-TEXT DOCUMENT
Making Their Own Rules’: Police Beatings, Rape, and Torture of Children in Papua
New Guinea
Human Rights Watch Sep 01, 2005
Internet Document

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Street children and political violence: a socio-demographic analysis of street children
in Rwanda.

Veale A, Dona G.
Child Abuse Negl 2003 Mar;27(3):253-69
Abstract


Police Violence
 

      Internet Reports
 
  FULL-TEXT DOCUMENT
Papua New Guinea: Government Must End Continuing Police Brutality Against Children
Human Rights Watch
October 30, 2006
Internet Document


Organ Trafficking
 

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Children sold for transplants: medical and legal aspects. Amnesty International--Danish
Working Group for Children.

Fasting U, Christensen J, Glending S.
Nurs Ethics. 1998 Nov;5(6):518-26.
Abstract

     Internet Reports

 

FULL-TEXT PDF DOCUMENT
Statement on Reports of Mozambique Abductions
Kriz D,
Servite Friars’ Justice and Peace Committee
March 22, 2004
Internet Document


Infanticide/Murder
 

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Children as victims of homicide 1972-2005
Christiansen S, Rollmann D, Leth PM, Thomsen JL.

Ugeskr Laeger. 2007 Nov 19;169(47):4070-4.
Abstract
 
Infanticide in female forensic patients:the view from the evolutionary standpoint.
Stone MH, Steinmeyer E, Dreher J, Krischer M.  
Psychiatr Pract. 2005 Jan;11(1):35-45.
Abstract
 
Maternal infanticide associated with mental illness: prevention and the promise of
saved lives.
Spinelli MG
Am J Psychiatry. 200 Sep;161(9):1548-57

Abstract
 
Sudden unexpected death and covert homicide in infancy.
Levene S, Bacon CJ.
Arch Dis Child. 2004 May;89(5):443-7.
Abstract
 
"Overkill" in a case of neonaticide
Navarro B, Urban R.
Arch Kriminol. 2004 May-Jun;213(5-6):129-37.
Abstract
 
Classification of sudden infant death (SID) cases in a multidisciplinary setting.
Ten years experience in Styria (Austria).

Kerbl R, Zotter H, Einspieler C, et al
Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2003 Dec 30;115(24):887-93
Abstract
 
Preventing the tragedy of neonaticide.
Vallone DC, Hoffman LM.
Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Sep-Oct;17(5):223-8
Abstract
 
Epidemiology of child homicide in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Lyman JM, McGwin G Jr, Malone DE, Taylor AJ, et al

Child Abuse Negl. 2003 Sep;27(9):1063-73.
Abstract

Men who kill their own children: paternal filicide incidents in contemporary Fiji.
Adinkrah M.
Child Abuse Negl 2003 May;27(5):557-68
Abstract

Newborns killed or left to die by a parent: a population-based study.
Herman-Giddens ME, Smith JB, et al.
JAMA. 2003 Mar 19;289(11):1425-9.
Abstract
 
Infanticide in Malaysia: two case reports and a review of literature.
Ong BB, Green M.
Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2003 Mar;24(1):64-9
Abstract
 
A comparison of respiratory symptoms and inflammation in sudden infant death
 syndrome and in accidental or inflicted infant death.
Krous HF, Nadeau JM, Silva PD, Blackbourne BD.
Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2003 Mar;24(1):1-8
Abstract
 


Violence and Mental Health
 

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Prevalence and correlates of physical and sexual abuse in children and adolescents with bipolar disorder.
Romero S, Birmaher B, Axelson D, et al
 
J Affect Disord. 2
008 Jun 5.
Abstract

Acute service delivery in a police-mental health program for children exposed to violence
and trauma.
Murphy RA, Rosenheck RA, Berkowitz SJ,

Psychiatr Q. 2005 Summer;76(2):107-21.

Abstract


Child Violence Prevention Programs
 

Global

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  World Health Organization's TEACH-VIP Contributing to Capacity Building for Youth
Violence Prevention.
Meddings DR, Knox LM, Maddaleno M, et al

Am J Prev Med. 2005 Dec;29(5 Suppl 2):259-65.
Abstract

United States

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Update on child abuse prevention.
Krugman SD, Lane WG, Walsh CM
Curr Opin Pediatr. 2007 Dec;19(6):711-718.
Abstract
 
A multidisciplinary youth violence-prevention initiative: impact on attitudes.
Chang DC, Cornwell EE 3rd, Sutton ER,
J Am Coll Surg. 2005 Nov;201(5):721-3.
Abstract

Child maltreatment prevention priorities at the centers for disease control and prevention.
Whitaker DJ, Lutzker JR, Shelley GA. et al  
Child Maltreat. 2005 Aug;10(3):245-59.1.
Abstract


Advocacy/Support
 

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  A Bilingual "Neighborhood Club": Intervening with Children Exposed to Urban Violence.
Ceballo R, Ramirez C, Maltese KL, Bautista EM. 
Am J Community Psychol. 2006 Apr 18;
Abstract
 


Scarification
 

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Death of a G-6-P-D Deficient Child with Co-morbid HIV Infection Linked to Scarification.
Uwaezuoke SN, Nneli RO.
J Trop Pediatr. 2007 Jan 4;
Abstract
 


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