Child abuse evaluations in emergency departments dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by UC Davis Health. But researchers believe the decrease may reflect less recognition of child abuse while kids were attending school online.
Study finds fewer reports of child physical abuse during COVID-19 pandemic
Child abuse evaluations in emergency departments dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by UC Davis Health. But researchers believe the decrease may reflect less recognition of child abuse while kids were attending school online.