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The University of Florida Division of Child Protection and Forensic Pediatrics at Shands Jacksonville is a regional, state and national leader in the prevention, detection and care for all types of child abuse and neglect. As powerful advocates, they often are the "voice" many children do not have.

The team provides direct patient care as well as offers valuable consultation and support to the primary care physician and other healthcare professionals working in the clinical setting. The Child Protection Team bases its work on the idea that child abuse and neglect involves many complex issues and thus requires the expertise of many professionals. The local team provides oversight to the Florida Department of Health's statewide Child Protection Team Program.