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This systematic review aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on child protection systems by analyzing changes reflected in administrative data.

July 22, 2026International Journal on Child Maltreatment Research Policy and PracticeOpen Access

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Child Protection Systems through the Lens of Administrative Data: A Systematic Review

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NENicole EicherUniversity of Zurich KAKaj Flurina AffolterUniversity of Zurich DSDragan StollZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

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Systematic review reveals shifts in child mal treatment responses during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating underreporting and real reductions.

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This systematic review aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on child protection systems by analyzing changes reflected in administrative data.
Systematic search of ten databases following PRISMA guidelines
Included studies published from January 2020 to July 2025
Synthesis of data from 121 studies across 29 countries examining child maltreatment outcomes
57% of outcomes declined, 20% increased, and 10% remained unchanged during the pandemic
89% decline in CPS responses and 71% decline in criminal justice data observed
Helpline data indicated increased demand with 44% showing higher requests for assistance

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Eicher et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a605f464163e025518d8a0f https://doi.org/10.1007/s42448-026-00271-5

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Systematic review reveals shifts in child mal treatment responses during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating underreporting and real reductions.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Child Protection Systems through the Lens of Administrative Data: A Systematic Review

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