Child Abuse Rates Stable During Pandemic, But Injury Patterns Shift
Study reveals child abuse rates remained stable during COVID-19, but injury patterns shifted, highlighting need for better detection and support systems in crises.
This news matters because it sheds light on the hidden impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on child welfare, revealing that while abuse rates didn't increase, the nature of injuries changed, potentially indicating underreporting or missed diagnoses. It underscores the importance of adapting child protection strategies during crises to ensure vulnerable children are not overlooked.
