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Family Factors

Specific life situations of some families, such as single parenting, domestic violence, and stressful life events, can contribute to the likelihood of maltreatment.

The following are family factors that potentially contribute to maltreatment:

• Family structure
• Domestic violence
• Stressful life events

	Selected Resources What Factors Contribute to Child Abuse and Neglect? Office on Child Abuse and Neglect (HHS) User Manual Series (2003) In A Coordinated Response to Child Abuse and Neglect: The Foundation for Practice Parent, child, family, and environmental risk and protective factors.

	Related Information Gateway Topics Preventing child abuse & neglect

Updated on November 26, 2008