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Dr. Philip Scribano talks to NBC10 about child abuse prevention

Pinwheels Dot Middleman Family Pavilion Lawn to Symbolize Children Suffering Abuse

Apr 5, 2022

Dr. Philip Scribano talks to NBC10 about the stress families experience, how that may contribute to child maltreatment, and prevention approaches.

CHOP’s Safe Place Doctors to Help Gov. Wolf Reform Services for Vulnerable Youth

Jul 31, 2019

Initiative aims to protect and help Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable

CHOP Study Shows Promise of 3D Models in Court Cases

Mar 15, 2019

The models may be used as evidence of child abuse in criminal cases.

A Community-based Approach to Caring for Young Victims of Sexual Assault

Apr 11, 2019

CHOP's Sexual Assault Response Team is dedicated to providing the best clinical care while minimizing further trauma in young sexual assault victims.

Dr. Philip Scribano of CHOP’s Safe Place to Serve on Blue Ribbon Commission to Investigate Larry Nassar Case

Apr 27, 2018

Dr. Scribano was chosen as one of the 16 commission members that will engage in a fact-finding exercise, releasing a report of their findings in 2020 and issuing recommendations to prevent future child sex abuse.

Mending Unseen Wounds

Nov 8, 2017

A new grant from Kohl’s will increase access to mental and behavioral health services for children and adolescents to minimize the impact of violence and maltreatment.

CHOP Fellow Authors an Article Exploring the Challenges of Identifying Child Abuse

Apr 14, 2015

Stephanie A. Deutsch, MD, a child abuse fellow at CHOP, reflects upon the challenges of identifying child abuse in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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