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ArticleArchives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique2024

Divergent interpretations of child abuse in legal judgments: perspectives from clinicians and forensic experts.

Ching-Min Tang, Chen-Fang Lou, Shao-Hsuan Hsia, Kuang-Tsung Liang, Wen Chang, Jainn-Jim Lin, Oi-Wa Chan, Kuang-Lin Lin, En-Pei Lee

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Ching-Min Tang *Division of Pediatric Critical Care Center, Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, 5 Fu-Shin Street, Kwei-Shan, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan.
Chen-Fang Lou *College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Shao-Hsuan HsiaDivision of Pediatric Critical Care Center, Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, 5 Fu-Shin Street, Kwei-Shan, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan.
Kuang-Tsung LiangDepartment of International and Cross-Strait Legal Affairs, Minister of Justice, Taipei, Taiwan.
Wen ChangCollege of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Jainn-Jim LinDivision of Pediatric Critical Care Center, Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, 5 Fu-Shin Street, Kwei-Shan, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan.
Oi-Wa ChanDivision of Pediatric Critical Care Center, Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, 5 Fu-Shin Street, Kwei-Shan, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan.
Kuang-Lin LinDivision of Pediatric Critical Care Center, Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, 5 Fu-Shin Street, Kwei-Shan, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan.
En-Pei LeeDivision of Pediatric Critical Care Center, Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, 5 Fu-Shin Street, Kwei-Shan, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan. pilichrislnp@gmail.com.

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backgroundChild abuse in Taiwan is a major societal concern that severely affects the well-being of children. Despite the complexity in detecting abuse, reports of child abuse are increasing, evidenced by a rise in cases and heightened awareness. This study utilizes judicial judgments as a lens to understand the varied interpretations of child abuse by clinical and forensic experts and explores the broader epidemiological trends of such abuse within the declining youth population of Taiwan.

methodsWe conducted a retrospective study by analyzing official court judgments on child abuse allegations judged from 2008 to 2022 from the online database of Judicial Yuan. Furthermore, the study analyzed demographic factors, injury patterns, and opinions from various experts.

resultsThe results reveal that severe criminal cases of child abuse predominantly involve biological fathers as the primary offenders and physical abuse as the most common form of maltreatment. Victims are typically aged less than 5 years, which frequently leads to an unfavorable prognosis. Analysis also highlights the TEN-4-FACESp acronym as a highly predictive indicator of child abuse and underscores the prevalence of abusive head trauma (AHT). Moreover, the findings emphasize ongoing disparities in opinions between forensic medical examiners and clinical physicians, especially in AHT cases, which potentially influences judicial decisions.

conclusionsIn summary, the study reveals ongoing disagreements between forensic medical examiners and clinical physicians, especially in cases of AHT, which may impact judicial decisions. Promoting consensus through interdisciplinary collaboration and improved communication can aid in revealing the truth in child abuse cases.

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Abusive head traumaChild abuseForensicsJudgmentTaiwan

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