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# [Dr. Barbara Knox Shares 5 Ways to Protect a Child from Abuse](https://barbaraknoxmd.hashnode.dev/dr-barbara-knox-shares-5-ways-to-protect-a-child-from-abuse?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Dr. Barbara Knox says protecting children from abuse is not only about reacting when something goes wrong. It starts with awareness, daily actions, and the trust you build with your child. Abuse can be physical, emotional, or neglect, and it often ha...

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Board-certified General Pediatrician and Child Abuse Pediatrician

Dr. Barbara Knox, MD, is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Florida and a board-certified expert in General and Child Abuse Pediatrics. She serves as a Child Protection Team physician and directs fellowships in Child Abuse Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Barbara Knox MD completed training at Mayo Clinic and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Her research focuses on child torture and complex maltreatment. She consults with federal agencies and has published widely on child abuse, including abusive head trauma and burns. Dr. Barbara Knox is recognized globally for her contributions to child protection.

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