Child Abuse During COVID-19—A Dangerous Game of Hide and Seek?


Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. List several factors that increase the risk of child abuse during a pandemic such as COVID-19.
  2. List strategies to help mitigate the decreased identification of child abuse during times of physical distancing and reduced social contact.
  3. Identify when to report to the Department of Child Services vs. law enforcement.