Child Death Review

“Child Death Review: State of the Nation”. Webster RA, Schnitzer PG, Jenny C, Ewigman BG, Alario AJ. American Journal of Preventative Medicine. 25(1). (Elsevier, Inc 2003). 

“10 Things You Can Do to Save a Child’s Life”. Children’s Safety Network: Economics & Data Analysis Resource Center; Health Resources & Services Administration.

Investigation

“Death Investigation: A Guide for the Scene Investigator”. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Institute of Justice. November 1999.

“Investigation and Review of Unexpected Infant and Child Deaths”. American Academy of Pediatrics: Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect and Committee of Community Health Services. Pediatrics. 104 (5).

“Law Enforcement Response to Child Abuse”. U.S. Department of Justice. March 2001.

“A Model Child Abuse Protocol: Coordinated Investigative Team Approach”. State of Michigan: Governor’s Task Force on Children’s Justice.

Infant Issues

"The Changing Concept of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Diagnostic Coding Shifts, Controversies Regarding the Sleeping Environment, and New Variables to Consider in Reducing Risk". American Academy of Pediatrics: Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Pediatrics. 116 (5). 1245-1255. October 2005.

“Where Should Infants Sleep?  A Comparison of Risk for Suffocation of Infants Sleeping in Cribs, Adult Beds, and Other Sleeping Locations”. Scheers NJ, Rutherford GW, Kemp, JS. Pediatrics: 112 (4).  October 2003.

"Changes in the Classification of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths: United States, 1992-2001". Malloy MH, MacDorman M. Pediatrics: 115 (5). May 2005.

“Investigating Sudden Unexpected Deaths in Infancy and Childhood and Caring for Bereaved Families: an Integrated Multiagency Approach". Fleming PJ, Blair PS, Sidebotham P, Hayler T. British Medical Journal: 328. 7 February 2004.

“Unsafe Sleep Practices and an Analysis of Bedsharing Among Infants Dying Suddenly and Unexpectedly: Results of a Four-Year, Population-Based, Death-Scene Investigation Study of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Related Deaths”. Kemp JS, Unger B, Wilkins D, Psara RM, Ledbetter TL, Graham MA, Case M, Thach BT. Pediatrics: 106(3). 3 September 2000.

“Changing Concepts of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Implications for Infant Sleeping Environment and Sleep Position”. American Academy of Pediatrics: Task Force on Infant Sleep Position and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Pediatrics: 105(3). 3 March 2000.

“Review of Hazards Associated With Children Placed in Adult Beds”. Nakamura S, Wind M, Danello MA. Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine: 153. October 1999. (abstract)

“Overview: New Perspectives on the Stubborn Challenge of Preterm Birth”. Johnston RB, Williams MA, Hogue CJR, Mattison DR. Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology 2001: 15 (suppl. 2), 3-6.

Child Injury

“Unintentional Injuries in Childhood: Analysis and Recommendations”. Deal LW, Gomby DS, Zippiroli L, Behrman RE. Future of Children. Unintentional Injuries in Childhood: 10(1). Spring/Summer 2000.

“Inadequate Supervision as a Cause of Injury Deaths Among Young Children in Alaska and Louisiana”. Landen MG, Bauer U, Kohn M. Pediatrics: 111(2). 2 February 2003.

Motor Vehicle

“Graduated Licensing: A Blueprint for North America”. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: Traffic Injury Research Foundation. The Institute: 2002.

“Use of Child Booster Seats in Motor Vehicles Following a Community Campaign: A Controlled Trial”. Ebel BE, Koepsell TD, Bennett EE, Rivera FP.  Journal of the American Medical Association: 289(7). 19 February 2003. (abstract)

“The Evolution and Effectiveness of Graduated Licensing”. Simpson HM. Journal of Safety Research: 34. 2003.

“Graduated Driver Licensing and Safer Driving”. McKnight AJ, Peck RC. Journal of Safety Research: 34. 2003.

“Carrying Passengers as a Risk Factor for Crashes Fatal to 16- and 17-year-old Drivers”. Chen LH, Baker SP, Braver ER, Li G.  Journal of the American Medical Association: 283(12). 22/29 March 2000.

“Kids in Cars: Closing Gaps in Child Occupant Restraint Laws”. Dellinger AM, Groff PC, Mickalide AD, Nolan PA. Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics. Fall 2002.

"Involvement by young drivers in fatal alcohol-related motor-vehicle crashes—United States, 1982–2001". Elder RW, Shults RA. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2002:51(48).

"Effectiveness of a State law mandating use of bicycle helmets among children: an observational evaluation". Kanny D, Schieber RA, Pryor V, Kresnow MJ. American Journal of Epidemiology 2001:154(11).

"Injuries and deaths among children left unattended in or around motor vehicles—United States, July 2000–June 2001". McLoughlin E, Middlebrooks JA, Annest JL, Holmgreen P, Dellinger AM. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2002:51(26).

"Reducing childhood pedestrian injuries". Schieber RA, Vegega ME. Injury Prevention. 2002:8(Suppl 1).

Falls

“Injuries in Infants and Small Children Resulting from Witnessed and Corroborated Free Falls”. Williams RA. The Journal of Trauma: 31(10).

“Deaths from Falls in Children: How far is Fatal?”.  Chadwick DL, Chin s, Salerno C, Landsverk J, Kitchen L. The Journal of Trauma: 31(10). October 1991.

Fires

“Lessons Learned from an Emergency Medical Services Fire Safety Intervention”. Pirrallo RG, Cady CE. Prehospital Emergency Care 2004: 8.

“Residential Fire-related Deaths and Injuries Among Children: Fireplay, Smoke Alarms, and Prevention”. Istre GR, McCoy M, Carlin DK, McClain J. Injury Prevention 2002: 8.

Drownings

“Where Children Drown, United States, 1995”. Brenner RA, Trumble AC, Smith GS, Kessler EP, Overpeck MD. Pediatrics: 108(1). 1 July 2001.

Firearms

"Firearm storage practices and children in the home, United States, 1994". Stennies G, Ikeda R, Leadbetter S, Houston B, Sacks J.  Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 1999:153(6).

"Prevalence of youth access to alcohol or a gun in the home". Swahn MH, Hammig BJ, Ikeda RM. Injury Prevention 2002:8(3).

"Source of firearms used by students in school-associated violent deaths—United States, 1992–1999". Reza A, Modzeleski W, Feucht T, Anderson M, Simon TR, Barrios L. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2003:52(9).

School-related Violence

"School-associated violent deaths in the United States, 1994–1999". Anderson M, Kaufman J, Simon TR, Barrios L, Paulozzi L, Ryan G, et al.  Journal of the American Medical Association 2001:286(21).

"Violence-Related Behaviors Among High School Students—United States, 1991–2003". Brener ND, Lowry R, Barrios, Simon T, Eaton D. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2004:53(29).

Suicide

“Juvenile Suicides, 1981-1998”. Snyder HN, Swahn MH. U.S. Department of Justice: Office of Justice Programs: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. March 2004.

“Adolescent Sexual Orientation and Suicide Risk: Evidence From a National Study”. Russell ST, Joyner K. American Journal of Public Health: 91(8). August 2001.

"Trends in suicide ideation and suicidal behavior among high school students in the United States, 1991–1997". Brener ND, Krug EG, Simon TR. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior 2000:30.

"Childhood maltreatment, PTSD, and suicidal behavior among African American females". Thompson M, Kaslow NJ, Lane DB, Kingree JB. Journal of Interpersonal Violence 2000;15(1):3–15.

"Suicide prevention: broadening the field toward a public health approach". Hammond WR. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior 2001;32(1 suppl.1)

"Suicide among adolescents and young adults: a cross-national comparison of 34 countries". Johnson GR, Krug EG, Potter LB. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior 2000: 30(1).

"Suicide planning among high school students who report attempting suicide". Simon TR, Crosby AE. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior 2000:30(3).

Child Abuse and Neglect

"Childhood maltreatment, PTSD, and suicidal behavior among African American females". Thompson M, Kaslow NJ, Lane DB, Kingree JB. Journal of Interpersonal Violence 2000:15(1).

“Child Abuse and Neglect: Statistics and Intervention”. National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information. August 2003.

“Distinguishing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome From Child Abuse Fatalities”. American Academy of Pediatrics: Committee on Child abuse and Neglect. Pediatrics: 107(2). February 2001.

“The Impact of HIPAA on Child Abuse and Neglect Cases”. Davidson H. American Bar Association.

“The Battered Child”. (Fifth Edition). Helfer ME, Kempe RS, Krugman RD. University of Chicago Press: Chicago, IL.

“Munchausen by Proxy: A Collaborative Approach to Investigation, Assessment and Treatment”. State of Michigan: Governor’s Task Force on Children’s Justice.

“The Cause of Infant and Toddler Subdural Hemorrhage: A Prospective Study”. Feldman KW, Bethel R, Shugerman RP, Grossman DC, Grady MS, Ellenbogen RG. Pediatrics: 108(3). September 2001.

“Abusive Head Injury”. Smith, WL. The APSAC Advisor: 7(4). 1994.

“Nonaccidental Head Injury in Infants---The “Shaken-Baby Syndrome”. Duhaime AC, Christian CW. Rorke LB. Zimmerman RA. The New England Journal of Medicine: 338(25). 18 June 1998.

“Shaken Baby Syndrome”. Harding B, Risdon RA, Krous HF. British Medical Journal: 328. 27 March 2004.

Bereavement

“Home Visits to Bereaved Families Subsequent to Sudden Infant Death: A Demonstration Project”. Gaines J, Arnold J, Jessop DJ, Burke D, Donahue C, Rosenbluth L. Journal of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Infant Mortality: 1(1). 1996.