The ER at Children's Memorial sees hundreds of cases every day. Mixed in with the standard childhood accidents and illnesses, there are a few cases that suggest violent injury or abuse. The Hospital staff has seen enough cases to know that this particular kind of pain can come to any child, and any family. It's up to the Hospital to help determine which cases are abuse, and to help protect the child from further injury. As a Child Life Specialist, Gail Brodkey must ask some hard questions, and parents often try to hide the truth. In the case of a 1-year old with severe head trauma, the mother said her baby fell from his crib. After talking with the doctors, Gail contacted the Child Abuse and Neglect hotline. Later that night, the child was placed in his grandmother's care. One Step Forward A decade ago, a child with HIV was facing a death sentence. See how one boy continues to beat the odds. CONTINUE Simple and Sensible Safety Strategies Try these easy ways to safety-proof your life with children. Plus, learn how to talk to kids about safety using age-appropriate terms. CONTINUE Meet the staff and see hospital resources. MORE