How can child protection agencies use safety science to promote a safety culture?
Explore ways that agencies can implement the principles of safety science to encourage a workplace culture of safety and trust.
Child fatalities
How is safety science being applied to critical incident reviews?
Learn how applying safety science to critical incident and child fatality reviews can enhance accountability and a workplace safety culture.
Do racial disparities play a role in child abuse detection?
Learn from a research study of pediatric trauma incidents that analyzed incidents of child abuse found racial disparities.
How have family-serving agencies in New York City partnered to implement the Infant Safe Sleep Initiative?
Learn how the Administration for Children’s Services partnered with other New York City agencies to educate the public about safe sleep.
What is a well-functioning child protection agency?
This white paper outlines the purpose and responsibilities of a well-functioning child protection agency.
Are home visiting programs effective in reducing child maltreatment?
Learn about home visiting models that are effective in reducing child maltreatment.
Child abuse and neglect fatalities
Explore our Questions from the field resources to learn more about how to prevent child fatalities.
Does limiting government surveillance compromise child safety?
Understand how the COVID-19 shutdown resulted in limited surveillance without compromising child safety in New York City.
CDC joins Thriving Families, Safer Children to promote family health and well-being
The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the CDC has joined the Thriving Families, Safer Children effort.
If I knew then what I know now: Seven strategies to reduce child abuse and neglect fatalities
Drawing on his experience as a child welfare leader, David Sanders offers recommendations for reducing child abuse and neglect fatalities.