This website is intended to assist health care personnel with questions about recognition and management of suspected child abuse.

The website was designed specifically for Stanford University staff and some of the information is specific to California (specific laws, for example), however the majority of information is applicable across states.

Within this website you will find information about screening, assessing, documenting, referring, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect. The site also includes:

• short video tutorials
• useful hotlines
• educational resources and references.

This information can help healthcare personnel play a vitally important role in monitoring not only the health but the well being of children, since the healthcare system provides a unique opportunity for private and safe communication.