AAP Media Resources on Child Abuse and Neglect

#WeArePediatricians

We Are Pediatricians. The American Academy of Pediatrics is putting the focus on the doctors who do the work — their stories and the lessons they've learned. Listen to our member leaders on child abuse and neglect.

• Council on Child Abuse and Neglect Chairperson Antoinette Laskey, MD, MBA, MPH, FAAP
• Council on Child Abuse and Neglect Executive Committee Member Natalie Kissoon, MD, FAAP

Pediatrics On Call 

A podcast on children’s health from the AAP. Each episode features interviews about new research and hot topics in the field of pediatrics. Hear about the most important innovations in pediatrics, from the people who are behind them.

• Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children, Adnexal Torsion – Episode 239
• Oral Symptoms of Abuse and Neglect, Low-value Care Across Demographics – Episode 219
• Preventing Maltreatment of Children, Treating ADHD in the Medical Home – Episode 215
• Trauma-informed Care and Relational Health, Using AI in Pediatrics – Episode 214
• Childhood Stress, Performance-enhancing Substances – Episode 11 

AAP Voices

The official blog of the American Academy of Pediatrics, where AAP member pediatricians and others share their perspectives on a wide variety of topics relating to children's health and wellness. ​​

• Pediatricians Are Vital in Recognizing Child Sex Trafficking
• Reimagining Child Protective Services Reports for Families Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence
• Fear for the Children for Whom Home is Not Safe
• Child Abuse, Neglect and Maltreatment: A Journey of Recovery

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

To bring attention to this important public health issue, every year, the month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. During the month, tools, resources and educational opportunities are offered to multidisciplinary professionals on strategies which can be used to support families and strengthen protective factors in order to prevent child abuse and neglect.