CHEAT SHEET
The cheat sheet is for the initial evaluation of suspected child physical abuse.
The cheat sheet helps medical
providers, especially in the
hospital setting, know what
to do when confronted with
suspected abuse. It is based
on guidelines set forth by
theAmerican Academy
of Pediatrics.
The cornerstone of calming and sleep.
SWADDLING
Cheat Sheet
A Pediatric Response to Domestic Violence.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes the strong correlation between intimate partner violence and child abuse. Pediatricians and family medicine practitioners are in a position to recognize and intervene on behalf of abused women and their children using the RADAR screening tool.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
PURPOSEFUL PARENTING
Purposeful Parenting begins by thinking about the final result. What do parents want for their chldren? Learn about and share the six parts of Purposeful Parenting:
Protective, Personal, Progressive, Positive, Playful, and Purposeful
BECOMING A TRAUMA INFORMED PRACTICE
​Information from the Adverse Childhood Experiences study www.ACEstudy.org and other research has increased our understanding of exposure to traumatic events and the subsequent effects on a child’s short and long term physical and mental health. These documents are designed to increase awareness and guide providers in their response to children and families impacted by trauma.