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July 8, 2026Medicine Science and the Law

Characteristics of child physical abuse cases that are referred by the police for a clinical forensic medical examination

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LSLiselott SlotDJDaniella JustesenLTLykke Thorlacius‐Ussing

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Randomized trial studies characteristics influencing police referrals for clinical forensic medical examinations in child physical abuse cases, suggesting a need for systematic improvement in case...

Key Points

  • This study aims to identify key characteristics of child physical abuse cases referred for clinical forensic medical examinations by police.
  • Analyzed 136 reported child physical abuse cases (ages 4-17) in Denmark.
  • Utilized univariate and multivariate logistic regression models for analysis.
  • Assessed factors such as case context, child's disclosure, and sociodemographic variables.
  • CFME referrals were less common for children from low socioeconomic status families.
  • Referral likelihood increased for cases involving visible injuries like bruises or scars.
  • Number of victims in a sibship was associated with CFME referral rates.

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Slot et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4de8ebd2ea289ef628360bhttps://doi.org/10.1177/00258024261466036
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