The Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics and Protective Services Team (PST), identifies and treats children that are victims of abuse and neglect. The team’s goal is to ensure that all children served by the hospital are in a safe and healthy environment.
We train professionals, parents and the community about the advocacy, identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect, including:
- Common triggers of maltreatment
- Recognizing abuse and neglect
- Stressors that may lead to child abuse
- How to report abuse and neglect
Clinical Work
We offer a wide range of clinical services to patients and families in cases where child maltreatment is either suspected or has been identified. A child abuse pediatrician and social workers are on call 24/7 to ensure that, no matter when a child enters the hospital, our team is be available.
Clinical services include evaluation and management of suspected cases of child maltreatment, including:
- Providing immediate psychosocial and medical assessments of children and families
- Inpatient and Kenneth & Anne Griffin Emergency Care Center evaluations
- Pooling the knowledge and coordinating efforts of the various disciplines and professionals within the hospital and those of outside agencies
- Making medical recommendations and coordinating with outside agencies to strive for the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Learn more about our programs:
- Safety and Well-Being (SAW) Clinic
- Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (CCAC) Clinic
- Lurie Children's Child Injury Plausibility Assessment Support Tool (LCAST) app
Training & Education
Consulting and educating the various disciplines and professions serving children and families in the hospital and community are essential parts of our team's focus. The Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics and Protective Services Team offers several training opportunities to better educate those serving children and families in both the hospital and the community, including:
- Annual Child Maltreatment Symposium
- Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship
- COLAVI (Colaboración Latinoamericana Contra la Violencia Infantil)
Advocacy & Support Services
We coordinate efforts of experts within the hospital and from external public and voluntary agencies to better serve children and their families.
To report suspected child abuse and neglect in Illinois, call 1.800.252.2873 (1.800.25.ABUSE).
Our Team
Norell Rosado, MD
Division Head, Child Abuse Pediatrics; Co-Founder, Forensic Assessment for Immigration Relief (FAIR) Clinic
Melissa Manrique, MD
Attending Physician, Hospital-Based Medicine
Mary Clyde Pierce, MD
Attending Physician, Emergency Medicine
Audrey N. Raut, MD
Attending Physician, Child Abuse Pediatrics
Annie Torres, MD
Attending Physician, Child Abuse Pediatrics
Contact Us
Call to speak with a member of our Child Abuse Pediatrics team.
Protective Services Team News & Stories
Stress Gene Dysregulation Found in Kids After Injury from Abuse vs. Accident
October 4th Proclaimed as TEN-4 Day in Illinois to Honor the Importance of Recognizing, Reporting, and Preventing Child Abuse
How to Recognize Child Abuse in Young Children
The bruising clinical decision rule known as TEN-4-FACESp can help recognize when a child is being abused.
Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center Partners with Lurie Children’s to Serve Children of Abuse
Lurie Children’s Physician Starts Latin American Movement to Raise Child Abuse Awareness
One week into his rotation, Dr. Rosado was certain he wanted to work in pediatric child abuse. Now, he's educating other pediatricians in his birth country.
Philanthropy
Your support is vital in helping us continue to make a difference in the lives of patients and families. Lurie Children's relies on philanthropic funding to enhance its programs, services and research for children. To learn more, please e-mail the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation at foundation@luriechildrens.org or call 312.227.7500.