Journal article
What was missed in child protection responses during COVID-19? Perceptions of professionals from various countries
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic increased the likelihood of child maltreatment and made already difficult circumstances for children and their families much worse. This increased the significance of the child protection system's role in responding to child maltreatment and ensuring children's rights, including their right to a safe life without violence. Unfortunately, accumulating evidence has indicated that the rates of child maltreatment …
Authors
Katz C; Attrash-Najjar A; Varela N; Maguire-Jack K; Chang OD; Fouché A; Massarweh N; Munoz P; Priolo-Filho SR; Walker-Williams H
Journal
Child Abuse & Neglect, Vol. 168, No. Pt 2,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
10 2025
DOI
10.1016/j.chiabu.2024.106710
ISSN
0145-2134