Background A sizable number of previous research investigated the influences of untreated
behavior problems in children's early age, as well as how different environmental factors …

Maltreatment of children continues to be a major public health concern, with high social,
economic and health burdens. Rates vary by a number of factors that can be categorized …

Child abuse and neglect (CAN) is a complex issue that is subject to both under-and
overreporting; yet, research into the underlying neighborhood-level drivers of these …

Child maltreatment is a significant social problem that responds to neighborhood conditions,
including disorder and support. Using administrative sources with the census response rate …

The purpose of this manuscript is to provide holistic practice strategies for the care of victims
of gun violence. Gun violence is a public health crisis with a significant increase following …

Neighbourhood interventions are important for creating supportive structures for parents and
children and for other community members. Little is known, however, about what works for …

Abstract The Gary B. Melton Visiting Professorship was created to honor and celebrate the
legacy of Dr. Melton and to encourage scholars and advocates to continue to build on his …

Child maltreatment is a global health concern that affects approximately one in four children
worldwide and significantly affects the well-being over the life course of those involved …

Evidence-based interventions to prevent child maltreatment by instructing and assisting
parents in families deemed to be in situations that put them at higher risk (eg teen parents …

The chapter explores the critical need for schools in high poverty communities to foster
collaborative associations with influential partners that will offer children pathways to greater …