Leeds inquiry into infant deaths: the importance of abuse and neglect in sudden infant death

Hobbs, Christopher; Wynne, Jane; Gelletlie, R.

doi:10.1002/car.230

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“…In the assessment of the possibility of abuse or neglect as a cause of injury or illness in childhood the emphasis over the past 10 years has increasingly been on multiagency cooperation and joint working practices (10,21,22,30,31,33,34).…”

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English Multi-Agency Approach to the Investigation of Sudden Unexpected Deaths in Infancy and the Care of Bereaved Families

Fleming

2010

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Experience of the investigation of unexpected infant deaths in several countries has identified recurring instances of two types of error in such investigations-both equally destructive and undesirablei) inadequate investigation failing to identify child neglect or abuse, or ii) innocent parents being wrongly accused of harming their child. Studies of the use of multiagency investigation of unexpected infant deaths have shown that the needs of bereaved parents for help and support and the need for statutory agencies to investigate unexpected infant deaths need not be seen as conflicting or incompatible. The implementation in England of a coordinated multiagency approach to the investigation of unexpected deaths in infancy has led both to improved care and support of families and to higher standards in the investigation of such deaths, making optimal use of all available forensic, clinical and epidemiological skills and evidence. This chapter describes the rationale behind the English approach and the preliminary effects of its implementation over the past few years.

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English Multi-Agency Approach to the Investigation of Sudden Unexpected Deaths in Infancy and the Care of Bereaved Families

Fleming

2010

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Child Abuse and Sudden Infant Death

Hobbs

Wynne

1996

Child Abuse Rev.

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In times past, parents were usually blamed when an infant died suddenly and unexpectedly. A more caring attitude evolved with the adoption of the term 'cot death' or 'sudden infant death syndrome' (SIDS). Recent research looking at the factors responsible for SIDS has focused on aspects of child care and parental behaviour.Epidemiological studies confirm that several risk factors associated with child maltreatment are also to be found in many families who experience a sudden infant death. Social deprivation and other well-known associated features linked to maltreatment are correlated with sudden death in infancy. It is suggested that both physical abuse (suffocation is the most usual mechanism proposed) and neglect (failure to thrive, failure to recognize and treat illness) are important mechanisms. Infanticide (filicide) has existed widely over past centuries and its continuation in modern times is reflected in the highest murder rates of all age groups in infancy. However, much fatal abuse and neglect remains hidden, as demonstrated from the results of detailed fatality reviews. The evidence linking child abuse and neglect with sudden unexpected death in infancy is reviewed.KEY WORDS: sudden infant death syndrome; child abuse and neglect; suffocation: infanticide he association of sudden death in infancy and child

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A proposed system for reviewing child abuse deaths

Reder¹,

Duncan²

1998

Child Abuse Rev.

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Leeds inquiry into infant deaths: the importance of abuse and neglect in sudden infant death

Cited by 8 publications

References 6 publications

English Multi-Agency Approach to the Investigation of Sudden Unexpected Deaths in Infancy and the Care of Bereaved Families

English Multi-Agency Approach to the Investigation of Sudden Unexpected Deaths in Infancy and the Care of Bereaved Families

Child Abuse and Sudden Infant Death

A proposed system for reviewing child abuse deaths

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