1.5 NAPNAP contact hour. This continuing education activity is offered free to NAPNAP Members. For nonmembers, this continuing education activity rate is $10. 

Child maltreatment is a global pediatric healthcare problem of epidemic proportions. Child maltreatment negatively impacts short and long-term physical, mental, and social health outcomes for child victims. It is imperative that PNPs possess an understanding of the consequences related to experiencing child maltreatment and implement evidence-based in terventions to foster healing. This continuing education article will discuss the consequences of child maltreatment and suggest implications for PNP practice including anticipatory guidance, screening, and evidence-based interventions using a trauma-informed approach for child victims. J pediatr Health Care. (2026) 40, 617-629..

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This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an Agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 1.5 NAPNAP contact hour.

Keywords: Child maltreatment, Consequences