Center for the Protection of Children

2024

Child Behavior Problems and Maltreatment Exposure

Olson, A. E., Felt, J. M., Dunning, E. D., Zhang, Z. Z., Lombera, M. A., Moeckel, C., Mustafa, M. U., Allen, B., Frasier, L. & Shenk, C. E., Jun 1 2024, In: Pediatrics. 153, 6, e2023064625.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Predictors of Making a Referral to Child Protective Services Prior to Expert Consultation

For the CAPNET Investigators authors, Jan 1 2024, In: Academic Pediatrics. 24, 1, p. 78-86 9 p.

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5 Scopus citations

The influence of pretreatment respiratory sinus arrhythmia dimensions on trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy outcomes: Findings from a randomized controlled feasibility trial

Brown, M. P., Shenk, C. E., Allen, B., Dunning, E. D., Lombera, M. A., Bucher, A. M. & Dreschel, N. A., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of traumatic stress.

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2023

Attachment security as an outcome and predictor of response to trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy among maltreated children with posttraumatic stress: A pilot study

Allen, B. & Brown, M. P., Jul 2023, In: Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 28, 3, p. 1080-1091 12 p.

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Auricular Hematoma: A Sentinel Injury in Child Abuse

Lee, G. S., Frasier, L. D. & McCans, K. M., Feb 2023, In: Clinical Pediatrics. 62, 2, p. 103-106 4 p.

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Etiological Pathways to the Emergence of Preteen Problematic Sexual Behavior: An Exploratory Mediational Model

Allen, B., Jun 2023, In: Sexual Abuse. 35, 4, p. 488-502 15 p.

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4 Scopus citations

Psychometric evaluation of a single-item screening tool for the presence of problematic sexual behavior among preteen children

Allen, B. & Pistone, L. F., Sep 2023, In: Child Abuse and Neglect. 143, 106327.

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1 Scopus citations

2022

A Standardized Peer Review Program Improves Assessment and Documentation of Child Sexual Abuse

Starling, S. P., Martinez, K. A. & Frasier, L. D., Jan 21 2022, In: Pediatric Quality and Safety. 7, 1, e522.

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2 Scopus citations

Child Maltreatment and Substance Use in Emerging Adulthood: Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors at the Transition to Adolescence as Indirect Pathways

Olson, A. E., Shenk, C. E., Noll, J. G. & Allen, B., Aug 2022, In: Child Maltreatment. 27, 3, p. 490-500 11 p.

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4 Scopus citations

External Validation of the PediBIRN Screening Tool for Abusive Head Trauma in Pediatric Emergency Department Settings

Hymel, K. P., Fingarson, A. K., Pierce, M. C., Kaczor, K., Makoroff, K. L. & Wang, M., Jun 1 2022, In: Pediatric Emergency Care. 38, 6, p. 269-272 4 p.

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6 Scopus citations

Integrating Animal-Assisted Therapy Into TF-CBT for Abused Youth With PTSD: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial

Allen, B., Shenk, C. E., Dreschel, N. E., Wang, M., Bucher, A. M., Desir, M. P., Chen, M. J. & Grabowski, S. R., Aug 2022, In: Child Maltreatment. 27, 3, p. 466-477 12 p.

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18 Scopus citations

Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia Change during Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Results from a Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial

Shenk, C. E., Allen, B., Dreschel, N. A., Wang, M., Felt, J. M., Brown, M. P., Bucher, A. M., Chen, M. J. & Olson, A. E., Nov 2022, In: Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. 50, 11, p. 1487-1499 13 p.

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5 Scopus citations

Screening for pediatric abusive head trauma: Are three variables enough?

Pediatric Brain Injury Research Network (PediBIRN) Investigators, Mar 2022, In: Child Abuse and Neglect. 125, 105518.

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6 Scopus citations

Traumatic Head Injury and the Diagnosis of Abuse: A Cluster Analysis

Pediatric Brain Injury Research Network (PediBIRN) Investigators, Jan 1 2022, In: Pediatrics. 149, 1, e2021051742.

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15 Scopus citations

2021

A changing history: When is it a red flag for child abuse?

Lee, G. S., Lindberg, D. M., Frasier, L. D. & Hymel, K. P., Jul 2021, In: Child Abuse and Neglect. 117, 105077.

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5 Scopus citations

A Cluster Randomized Trial to Reduce Missed Abusive Head Trauma in Pediatric Intensive Care Settings

Pediatric Brain Injury Research Network (PediBIRN) Investigators, Sep 2021, In: Journal of Pediatrics. 236, p. 260-268.e3

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13 Scopus citations

Behavioral and pharmacological interventions for the prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders with children exposed to maltreatment

Shenk, C. E., Keeshin, B., Bensman, H. E., Olson, A. E. & Allen, B., Dec 2021, In: Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior. 211, 173298.

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7 Scopus citations

Patterned bruises from abusive squeezing

Petska, H. W., Frasier, L. D., Livingston, N., Moles, R. & Sheets, L. K., 2021, In: Pediatric Emergency Care. 37, 6, p. E351-E353

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7 Scopus citations

Validation of a Clinical Decision Rule to Predict Abuse in Young Children Based on Bruising Characteristics

Pierce, M. C., Kaczor, K., Lorenz, D. J., Bertocci, G., Fingarson, A. K., Makoroff, K., Berger, R. P., Bennett, B., Magana, J., Staley, S., Ramaiah, V., Fortin, K., Currie, M., Herman, B. E., Herr, S., Hymel, K., Jenny, C., Sheehan, K., Zuckerbraun, N. & Hickey, S. & 2 others, Meyers, G. & Leventhal, J. M., Apr 14 2021, In: JAMA network open. 4, 4, e215832.

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91 Scopus citations

2020

A field study of the impact of psychotropic medication on delinquency and juvenile justice system involvement among a high risk sample of children and adolescents

Armstrong-Hoskowitz, N., Schmidt, A. T., Henderson, C. E., Nelson, D. V. & Allen, B. J., Aug 17 2020, In: Journal of Offender Rehabilitation. 59, 6, p. 334-353 20 p.

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5 Scopus citations

Attachment disorders diagnosed by community practitioners: a replication and extension

Allen, B. & Schuengel, C., Feb 1 2020, In: Child and Adolescent Mental Health. 25, 1, p. 4-10 7 p.

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Open Access

16 Scopus citations

Estimating the Relevance of Historical Red Flags in the Diagnosis of Abusive Head Trauma

Pediatric Brain Injury Research Network (PediBIRN) Investigators, Mar 2020, In: Journal of Pediatrics. 218, p. 178-183.e2

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10 Scopus citations

Ethical Testimony in Cases of Suspected Child Maltreatment: The Ray E. Helfer Society Guidelines

Miller, A. J., Narang, S., Scribano, P., Greeley, C., Berkowitz, C., Leventhal, J. M., Frasier, L. & Lindberg, D. M., Aug 2020, In: Academic Pediatrics. 20, 6, p. 742-745 4 p.

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8 Scopus citations

When Medical Care and Parents Collide-Parents Who Refuse Testing and or Treatment for Children

Frasier, L. D., Smith, N. & Crowell, K., Sep 1 2020, In: Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma. 13, 3, p. 277-284 8 p.

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1 Scopus citations

2019

Classic metaphyseal lesion of distal tibia following footling breech delivery

Lee, G. S., Methratta, S. T. & Frasier, L. D., Dec 1 2019, In: Pediatric Radiology. 49, 13, p. 1840-1842 3 p.

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7 Scopus citations

Estimating the probability of abusive head trauma after abuse evaluation

for the Pediatric Brain Injury Research Network (PediBIRN) Investigators, Feb 2019, In: Child Abuse and Neglect. 88, p. 266-274 9 p.

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25 Scopus citations

Susceptibility-weighted imaging of retinal hemorrhages in abusive head trauma

Thamburaj, K., Soni, A., Frasier, L., Tun, K. N., Weber, S. R. & Dias, M., Feb 7 2019, In: Pediatric Radiology. 49, 2, p. 210-216 7 p.

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17 Scopus citations

2018

A Cost Analysis of a Validated Screening Tool for Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma

Cohrs, A. C., Agbese, E., Leslie, D. & Hymel, K., Mar 1 2018, In: Journal of Child and Family Studies. 27, 3, p. 750-755 6 p.

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1 Scopus citations

Assessing disorganized attachment representations: A systematic psychometric review and meta-analysis of the manchester child attachment story task

Allen, B., Bendixsen, B., Fenerci, R. B. & Green, J., Jan 24 2018, In: Attachment and Human Development. 20, 6, p. 553-577 25 p.

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17 Scopus citations

Classifying Injuries in Young Children as Abusive or Accidental: Reliability and Accuracy of an Expert Panel Approach

Lorenz, D. J., Pierce, M. C., Kaczor, K., Berger, R. P., Bertocci, G., Herman, B. E., Herr, S., Hymel, K., Jenny, C., Leventhal, J. M., Sheehan, K. & Zuckerbraun, N., Jul 2018, In: Journal of Pediatrics. 198, p. 144-150.e4

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15 Scopus citations

Development and Pilot Testing of a Phase-Based Treatment for Preteen Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior

Allen, B., Berliner, L., Shenk, C. E., Bendixsen, B., Zellhoefer, A., Dickmann, C. R., Arnold, B. & Chen, M. J., Dec 3 2018, In: Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. 3, 4, p. 274-285 12 p.

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3 Scopus citations

From mother to child: Maternal betrayal trauma and risk for maltreatment and psychopathology in the next generation

Babcock Fenerci, R. L. & Allen, B., Aug 2018, In: Child Abuse and Neglect. 82, p. 1-11 11 p.

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22 Scopus citations

Implementing a Phase-Based Treatment for Preteen Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Case Examples

Dickmann, C. R., Zellhoefer, A., Arnold, B. & Allen, B., Dec 3 2018, In: Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. 3, 4, p. 286-293 8 p.

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2 Scopus citations

Implementing Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) With Preteen Children Displaying Problematic Sexual Behavior

Allen, B., May 2018, In: Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. 25, 2, p. 240-249 10 p.

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20 Scopus citations

Racial and Ethnic Disparities and Bias in the Evaluation and Reporting of Abusive Head Trauma

Pediatric Brain Injury Research Network (PediBIRN) Investigators, Jul 2018, In: Journal of Pediatrics. 198, p. 137-143.e1

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102 Scopus citations

2017

Children with Sexual Behavior Problems: Clinical Characteristics and Relationship to Child Maltreatment

Allen, B., Apr 1 2017, In: Child Psychiatry and Human Development. 48, 2, p. 189-199 11 p.

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43 Scopus citations

Parent–Child Interaction Therapy for the Treatment of Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder: A Case Report

Dickmann, C. R. & Allen, B., 2017, In: Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. 2, 1, p. 19-29 11 p.

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7 Scopus citations

Structured Trauma-Focused CBT and Unstructured Play/Experiential Techniques in the Treatment of Sexually Abused Children: A Field Study With Practicing Clinicians

Allen, B. & Hoskowitz, N. A., May 1 2017, In: Child Maltreatment. 22, 2, p. 112-120 9 p.

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14 Scopus citations

2016

A RADical Idea: A Call to Eliminate “Attachment Disorder” and “Attachment Therapy” From the Clinical Lexicon

Allen, B., 2016, In: Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. 1, 1, p. 60-71 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

21 Scopus citations

Children with burns referred for child abuse evaluation: Burn characteristics and co-existent injuries

for the ExSTRA investigators, May 1 2016, In: Child Abuse and Neglect. 55, p. 52-61 10 p.

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44 Scopus citations

Child Torture as a Form of Child Abuse

Knox, B. L., Starling, S. P., Feldman, K. W., Kellogg, N., Frasier, L. & Tiapula, S., Sep 1 2016, In: Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma. 9, 3, p. 265 1 p.

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1 Scopus citations

Follow-up skeletal survey use by child abuse pediatricians

for the ExSTRA investigators, Jan 1 2016, In: Child Abuse and Neglect. 51, p. 336-342 7 p.

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21 Scopus citations

Parenchymal brain laceration as a predictor of abusive head trauma

Palifka, L. A., Frasier, L. D., Metzger, R. R. & Hedlund, G. L., Jan 2016, In: American Journal of Neuroradiology. 37, 1, p. 163-168 6 p.

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32 Scopus citations

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for sexual concerns of maltreated children: A preliminary investigation

Allen, B., Timmer, S. G. & Urquiza, A. J., Jun 1 2016, In: Child Abuse and Neglect. 56, p. 80-88 9 p.

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25 Scopus citations

Psychometric Evaluation of the Comprehensive Trauma Interview PTSD Symptoms Scale Following Exposure to Child Maltreatment

Shenk, C. E., Noll, J. G., Griffin, A. M., Allen, E. K., Lee, S. E., Lewkovich, K. L. & Allen, B., Nov 1 2016, In: Child Maltreatment. 21, 4, p. 343-352 10 p.

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