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Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a serious
and clearly defined form of child abuse and refers to a collection
of findings in infants and young children as a consequence of
violent shaking. Health Canada, together with a diverse group of
professional and advocacy associations, have developed the Joint
Statement on Shaken Baby Syndrome as an important step to stimulate
action across Canada to address this condition. It was developed to
create a common understanding of the definition, cause, outcomes
and consequence of SBS, and to encourage effective strategies to
prevent SBS. This tool can be used by professionals in all sectors
involved in SBS, as well as governments, organizations and
communities.
Joint Statement on Shaken Baby Syndrome
Joint Statement on Shaken Baby Syndrome - Background Paper
Partners
- Canadian Association of
Chiefs of Police
- The Canadian Bar
Association
- Canadian Institute of
Children's Health
- Canadian
Paediatric Society
- Canadian
Public Health Association
- Child Welfare League of
Canada
- Saskatchewan
Institute on Prevention of Handicaps
