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. 2020 Jun;56(6):838-840.
doi: 10.1111/jpc.14916. Epub 2020 May 29.

Child protection in the time of COVID-19

Stephen S S Teo  1   2 , Glenys Griffiths  3
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Child protection in the time of COVID-19

Stephen S S Teo et al. J Paediatr Child Health. 2020 Jun.

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.

Keywords: COVID-19; child abuse; child protection; school; unemployment.

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