04/28/2026
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, we acknowledge the important role prehospital clinicians play in protecting the most vulnerable members of our communities. Your awareness, empathy, and vigilance can make a meaningful difference for children experiencing abuse or neglect.
đ The Child Maltreatment chapter on page 213 of the Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPPâ˘) Textbook serves as a resource outlining some of the signs, symptoms, causes, and complications of child maltreatment.