2024 - 2025 Patterns of Abuse and Neglect

The intent of this presentation is to provide a comprehensive overview of child abuse and neglect (CAN).  The presenter will discuss the prevalence of child abuse, specifically in the United States, and how it has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The presentation will also discuss how CAN leads to toxic stress and other health problems.  In addition, the presenter will describe methods for assessment of toxic stress and for preventative intervention.

Target Audience

  • Residents
  • Physicians

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to;

  • Discuss the prevalence of child abuse, specifically in the United States. 
  • Identify how child abuse and neglect has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  • Discuss how CAN leads to toxic stress and other health problems. 
  • Describe methods for assessment of toxic stress and for preventative intervention.
  • Describe interventions.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
05/25/2025
Course expires: 
06/09/2026
Rating: 
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Speaker(s)

Jessica Peterson, DO, FAPA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)

Debra Chionis, MS, ACE-MES, ACSM-CEP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Peer Reviewer(s)

Lino Linares, DO

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Participation
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