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The Council on Child Abuse and Neglect is dedicated to improving the care of infants, children, and adolescents who are abused and neglected.​​
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Child Trafficking and Exploitation
Find information on how to provide helpful and relevant resources to patients who have experienced trafficking and those at risk.
Brothers’ Illness Inspires Pediatrician’s Life of Purpose
As the older sister of two brothers born with cystic fibrosis, Dr Toni Laskey knows the importance of empathy while caring for children and families during stressful times. In her current work as a child abuse pediatrician, she finds purpose and meaning while acting as a compassionate guide for patients navigating scary situations.
How to Be the Advocate Kids in Foster Care Need
As a specialist in trauma-informed care, Dr Lisa Zetley provides insight on the critical role pediatricians play in the lives of youths in foster care, kinship care, and those who have been adopted.
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