Poverty is believed to be a substantial contributor to child maltreatment, with individual benefit programs being linked to reductions in child abuse and neglect. A new study co-authored by Paul J. Chung, KPSOM Chair of Health Systems Science, showed that even a modest increase in annual state spending substantially reduced child mistreatment.
From Pediatrics
Can an Increase in State Benefits Reduce Child Maltreatment?
Dr. Paul J. Chung, Chair of Health Systems Science, co-authors study on effect of state benefit spending and child abuse
