Abusive Head Trauma

Additional Information (Investigative)

CHAMP Education for Child Abuse Medical Providers

  • CPS reports of prior reports regarding stressors in the home;
  • Police reports indicating previous children being exposed to other family violence in the home;
  • Drug-testing for parents and in-home caretakers that reveal substance abuse issues leading to violence;
  • Scene investigation that can add important information regarding potential accidents and falls leading to head trauma.

Accessible Version

Once concern has been noted, additional procedures and CPS reporting may yield additional information, such as: 1-CPS reports of prior reports regarding stressors in the home; 2-Police reports indicating previous children being exposed to other family violence in the home; 3-Drug-testing for parents and in-home caretakers that reveal substance abuse issues leading to violence; 4-Scene investigation that can add important information regarding potential accidents and falls leading to head trauma.