Research

• The Division is part of CAPNET a rigorous multicenter research data network to make the care of potentially abused children and their families more effective, safe and equitable. CAPNET (capnetresearch.org)
• The Division is conducting ongoing research regarding illict drug ingestions, child torture, health equity, outcomes in abusive head trauma, and children's understanding of their bodies. Additionally, our single center research has been highlighted on both national and local news outlets.
• The Division has ongoing research partnering with Child Welfare Services (CWS) to link hospital and CWS data to study long term outcomes of children who are victims of abuse.
• The Division has ongoing research in collaboration with the UCSD Department of Surgery to evaluate the effects of COVID-19 on physical abuse.
• Faculty in the Division are active on national research committees and host national research seminars. 

Along with clinical research the Division has multiple ongoing Quality Improvement projects that are aimed at improving care delivered to children who are victims of abuse.

• We are partnered with the Division of Trauma Surgery to improve identification of non-accidental head injuries.
• As a part of the Chadwick Center, one of the nations largest and well recognized child advocacy centers, our Division actively participates in quality improvement projects to enhance the response to child maltreatment. 

Our Faculty are involved in a diverse array of national and international professional societies committed to improving prevention, treatment, outcomes, and research of child maltreatment.

• https://services.aap.org/en/community/aap-councils/child-abuse-and-neglect/about-cocan/cocan-leadership/
• Home (helfersociety.org)
• American Professional Society Abuse Children | APSAC
• Home - ISPCAN