Child protection in the time of COVID‐19

Stephen S. S. Teo, Glenys Griffiths

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Abstract

As the number of cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) caused by the virus SARS‐CoV‐2 rises exponentially in Australia with consequences for the health system and society at large, we need to remember that during this pandemic that necessary social distancing measures, effective school closures and rising unemployment levels may lead to an increased risk for child abuse and neglect.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)838-840
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Paediatrics and Child Health
Volume56
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Keywords

  • COVID-19 (disease)
  • child abuse
  • child welfare
  • education
  • pandemics
  • unemployment

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