According to a study in the Pediatrics, when pediatricians routinely ask young patients\' parents or caregivers about domestic violence, they are more likely to detect those who need additional services. \"If you ask, you will find,\" said Teresa Holtrop, MD, lead author and assistant professor in the Carman and Ann Adams Dept. of Pediatrics at Wayne State University. Researchers asked three questions concerning how safe a child feels in the household and if any abuse is present. Recent data from the social work department received 164 referrals from physicians because of a positive screen from the study, which is a significant increase from the nine received the year before the project began.