Child Protective Services
"Child Protective Services" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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Local governmental offices which investigate reports of abuse and neglect of children, and act to assure a safe environment for minors.
| Descriptor ID |
D000068216
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| MeSH Number(s) |
I01.409.418.500 N03.540.400.500
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| Concept/Terms |
Child Protective Services- Child Protective Services
- Child Protective Service
- Child Welfare Agencies
- Child Welfare Agency
- Welfare Agency, Child
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Child Protective Services" by people in Profiles.
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Changes in child placement after child abuse pediatrics consultation for suspected physical abuse. Child Abuse Negl. 2025 Sep; 167:107608.
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Predictors of Making a Referral to Child Protective Services Prior to Expert Consultation. Acad Pediatr. 2024 Jan-Feb; 24(1):78-86.
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Adversity, Maltreatment, and Resilience in Young Children. Acad Pediatr. 2016 Apr; 16(3):233-9.