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Addressing Maternal Injury from Violence and Children's Exposure to Aggression—Advocating for Trauma-Informed and Systemic Approaches

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  • Gunjan Tiyyagura

  • M. Katherine Henry

  • Kimberly A. Randell

  • September 11, 2026

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    Maternal violent injury is linked to increased risk of physical and sexual injury in children, with a pooled prevalence ratio of 1.65.

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    IPV affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men in the US, with 1 in 4 children experiencing IPV during their lifetime.

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    Recognizing maternal violence as a sentinel event can aid in early detection and prevention of child maltreatment.

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    Policy measures should address systemic issues like poverty and education to reduce violence risk and support families affected by IPV.

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    The American Academy of Pediatrics advocates for trauma-informed care that emphasizes caregiver safety and child well-being.

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Maternal Violent Injury and Child Exposure to Violence—A Call for Trauma-Informed and Structural Responses

  • by Gunjan Tiyyagura, M. Katherine Henry, Kimberly A. Randell

  • September 11, 2026

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