The surge of child abuse cases in the 1950's was due largely to:

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Advances in the medical profession, particularly the identification of the "battered child syndrome" by Dr. C. Henry Kempe and colleagues in 1962, significantly contributed to the increased recognition and reporting of child abuse cases. This medical breakthrough allowed for better identification and understanding of traumatic injuries in children, leading to increased awareness and diagnosis of child abuse.

The Surge of Child Abuse Cases in the 1950's Was