Jocelyn Kearl
2006 Kyoto
Ninth International Conference
On June 19, 2006, The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome hosted a day-long symposium in Kyoto, Japan. This symposium is held to discuss Infant Crying as a Trigger for Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Tragic Deviation in Infant Development.
This symposium is in conjunction with the International Society on Infant Studies Conference held June 20-23 2006 in Kyoto, Japan. The ISIS Conference has resulted in an exceptional opportunity to offer a unique one-day pre-conference on shaken baby syndrome resulting from inappropriate responses to normal infant crying and behavior. The faculty was comprised of leading scholars in this field and was available for discussion and debate on this preventable developmental tragedy.
2006 Park City
Eighth International Conference
The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome held the Eighth International Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome, at the Canyons Resort September 13-16, 2006 in historic Park City, Utah.
In our 10th year of producing the world's most in depth conferences on shaken baby syndrome, we hosted our Sixth North American Conference in Park City, Utah at the beautiful Canyons Resort. One of the more remarkable presentations was the introduction of our Father's panel. Darryl Gibbs, Christopher Castens and Stephen Rath shared their heartfelt stories and perspectives on dealing with shaken baby syndrome as a father.
2004 Montreal
Seventh International Conference
The Seventh International Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome, held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada September 12-15, 2004 brought Canada and the United States together for the first time in a combined effort to prevent shaken baby syndrome and educate professionals and parents around the world. Hospital Sainte Justine, Quebec, Canada, and The Children's and Women's Health Center of British Columbia, Canada partnered with the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome to bring a dynamic and powerful group of presenters together for this conference.
Family stories and educational interviews were featured on several local television and radio stations, and newspaper articles were written on various programs. It was a positive media experience for presenters, family and the communities in which the stories were written.
2003 Edinburgh
Sixth International Conference
The Sixth International Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome, held in Edinburgh, Scotland, was a wonderful and successful experience. There were over 400 participants from 22 nations representing multiple countries, including, England, Scotland, America, Northern Ireland, Belgium, Finland, France, Norway, Switzerland, Canada and more.
Forty-eight educational workshops were offered by experts from around the world designed to offer the latest education and information to anyone dealing with a shaken baby case. Experts discussed medical, legal and prevention challenges, and those dealing with these challenges on a daily basis shared ideas for education. There were workshop tracks for home visitors, nurses, investigators, lawyers, social workers, doctors and prevention workers.
2002 Salt Lake City
Fifth International Conference
The Fifth International Conference offered participants exciting new research taking place in the field, the unique challenges investigators and prosecutors are now facing, and what others are doing in their community to educate and prevent SBS/AHT.
A pre-conference Prevention Institute highlighted a new crying campaign, "The Period of PURPLE Crying" to educate parents and professionals on coping with a crying infant. Presented by Dr. Ronald Barr, MDCM, FRCPC, and Karen Coleman, parent representative, this program gave new meaning to the word “Colic”, and help for parents who deal with inconsolable crying. Dr. Barr's research explores infant crying patterns and explains what is normal and expected, as well as dispels myths about crying. Karen spoke on the trials of being a new parent with an inconsolable crying infant. She discussed her trigger points, her feelings and the challenges she faced during this time in her baby's life.
2001 Sydney
Fourth International Conference
Held in Sydney, Australia, the Fourth International Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma was devoted to helping Australia establish their own programs to help the professionals, families and victims involved in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of shaken baby syndrome. This was the first international conference conducted by the National Center. The conference brought two continents together for the first time in the prevention of shaken baby syndrome.
This venture involved the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney Children's Hospital and the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome in the USA.
2000 Salt Lake City
Third International Conference
The Third International Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome was held in Salt Lake City, September 25, 2000. The conference was attended by 672 people. Participants included family members of victims, as well as attorneys, police officers, doctors, nurses, medical examiners, social workers and other professionals.
The first legal institute was conducted during this conference. This full day analysis of a hypothetical shaken baby syndrome case featured expert prosecutors and medical experts from the United States. It included a demonstration of a new CD-ROM, created by the NCSBS, illustrating what happens to the brain when a child is shaken.
1998 Salt Lake City
Second International Conference
The Second International Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma was held in Salt Lake City, Utah. Evaluations from the First International Conference showed a continued need for another conference on SBS/AHT. It brought 866 professionals from various disciplines, family members and parents together to gain current information and training on shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma. Participants came from 49 states and six countries. They heard from 124 presenters representing 36 states and Canada who provided training and insight on the most relevant and current issues of SBS.
Danielle Vazquez
Brian Lopez
Medical Consensus
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General Consensus
In May 2018, The Society for Pediatric Radiology (SPR), European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR), American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology (ASPNR), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR), American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC), Swedish Paediatric Society, Norwegian Pediatric Association and Japanese Pediatric Society published a joint consensus statement on abusive head trauma/shaken baby syndrome. This is the most comprehensive and complete consensus statement published to date. The statement is published in Pediatric Radiology.
American Academy of Pediatrics
The AAP's Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children: Technical Report provides a thorough review of the evidence-based literature around AHT. Additionally, the AAP's Technical Report describes the incidence of AHT, risk factors for AHT, and details the thorough clinical evaluation of a victim who presents with suspected AHT.The American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Shaken Baby Syndrome (also known as Shaken Impact Syndrome) is a serious form of abuse inflicted upon a child. It usually occurs when a parent or other caregiver shakes a baby out of anger or frustration, often because the baby will not stop crying.Canadian Joint Statement on Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma
Shaken Baby Syndrome is a collection of findings, all of which may not be present in any individual child with the condition. Injuries that characterize Shaken Baby Syndrome are intracranial hemorrhage (bleeding in and around the brain); retinal hemorrhage (bleeding in the retina of the eye); and fractures of the ribs and at the ends of the long bones.The American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology participated in the production of the AAP's Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children: Technical Report and have staff recognized as authors and liaisons on the final report.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Abusive head trauma (AHT), which includes shaken baby syndrome, is a preventable and severe form of physical child abuse that results in an injury to the brain of an infant or child. AHT is most common in children under age five, with children under one year of age at most risk. It is caused by violent shaking or blunt impact.The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
A child suspected of abusive head injury is referred by paediatricians to an ophthalmologist for evaluation. The incidence of abusive head injury in children is highest in infancy and less frequently seen in children over 3 years of age. Retinal haemorrhages have a high positive predictive rate for abusive head injury.French Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
SBS is a type of inflicted, non-accidental or abusive head injury caused by shaking (either alone or combined with an impact). It mainly occurs in babies under the age of one. It is thought that 180 to 200 children per year are victims of this type of abuse in France, although this value is certainly an underestimate. Failure to diagnose SBS increases the likelihood of recurrence.American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Shaken baby syndrome (SBS), also known as non-accidental trauma (NAT) , is a diagnosis that may include a combination of findings including broken long bones such as arms or legs, skull fractures, brain bleeding and retinal hemorrhages. SBS occurs when a baby is shaken repeatedly, often by a frustrated caretaker in an effort to quiet an inconsolable baby. The eyes are examined in suspected cases of SBS as part of an overall examination of a child when abuse is suspected. Permanent damage to vision can also occur as a result of direct injury to the eye or the brain. Damage to the brain is the main reason for poor vision.
Research
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Articles Everyone Should Know
These are some of the most relevant research articles about Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma that will aid a lay person wanting to learn more about this form of child abuse.
Recent Research
The list below contains the most recent research relevant to SBS/AHT published during the past few years. The list cites the article’s title, author(s), title of the periodical or book, publication date and a link to the abstract or full article (if available).
State Specific Legislation
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Please click on a state to see the legislation related to shaken baby syndrome specific to that state.
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