Support and monitoring of families after child abuse detection based on parental characteristics at the <scp>E</scp>mergency <scp>D</scp>epartment

Abstract

Before referral by the ED two thirds of these families were already known to organizations. Monitoring may help provide a better, more sustained service and prevent and resolve domestic problems. A national database could help to link data and to streamline care for victims and families. We recommend a Randomized Controlled Trial to test the effectiveness of this Protocol in combination with the outcomes of the provided family support.