Dr. Barbara Knox Shares 4 Strategies for Preventing Child Abuse
Dr. Barbara Knox
Dr. Barbara Knox is a general pediatrics and forensic medicine expert. She is board-certified in both general pediatrics and child abuse pediatrics and has dedicated her career to protecting vulnerable children and guiding families. With years of experience in identifying and addressing abuse, Dr. Barbara Knox shares four key strategies to help prevent child abuse before it happens. From building awareness to fostering open communication and strengthening community support, her insights offer practical steps anyone can take to create safer environments where children can grow and thrive.
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Dr. Barbara Knox
Dr. Barbara Knox
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.