Increased risk for child maltreatment in those with developmental disability: A primary health care perspective from Israel.

Background: Child Maltreatment (CM) is a worldwide phenomenon. Literature suggests that children with disabilities are at increased risk for CM. However, limited information exists regarding if such increased risk is noted in community primary care clinics.

Child maltreatment identification rates in a child development center: suggestions for improved detection.

Unlabelled: Under-identification of child maltreatment (CM) remains a significant problem. The study aim was to examine rates of CM identification in a child development center (CDC) vs. a community clinic (CC).