Insights Into Child Abuse and Neglect in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) Area: Evidence and Opportunities

• Main Authors: Intima Alrimawi PhD, RN (Author), Elizabeth Bettini PhD, APRN, PCNS-BC (Author), Clishia Taylor DMIN, MBA, RN, CDI, ICTTP (Author), Ahmad Rajeh Saifan PhD, RN (Author), Nabeel Al-Yateem PhD, RN (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Child abuse and neglect (CAN) significantly impact health, the economy, and society. This narrative review examines CAN in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region, comparing it with national and international levels. The review highlights high CAN rates in the DMV, driven by factors s...