The Imprint Youth & Family News
We are part of a new project, Lives Cut Short, that seeks to re-energize efforts to prevent maltreatment fatalities through improved data collection, timely notifications of child deaths and greater transparency. Unfortunately, efforts to make fatalities a significant part of the conversation are often met with resistance. This opposition is founded on several inaccurate perceptions — and a misguided belief that we can reduce stigma by keeping conversations about child safety behind closed doors. Above: Drs. Emily Putnam-Hornstein, left, and Sarah Font