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Impact of Child Neglect
Child neglect can have devastating effects on children's intellectual, physical, social, and psychological development. Numerous studies have documented significant developmental problems in children who have been neglected by their caregivers.
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Child Neglect: A Guide for Prevention, Assessment and Intervention.
Child protective services (CPS), a division within state and local social service agencies, is at the center of every communities' child protection efforts. In most jurisdictions, CPS is the agency mandated by law to conduct an initial assessment or investigation of reports of child abuse or neglect. CPS does not work alone. Many community professionals -- including law enforcement officers, health care providers, mental health professionals, educators, legal and court system personnel, and substitute care providers -- are involved in efforts to prevent, identify, investigate and treat child abuse and neglect. In addition, community and faith-based organizations, substance abuse treatment ...
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Consequences of Abuse and Neglect
Office on Child Abuse and Neglect (HHS) User Manual Series (1994)
In Treatment for Abused and Neglected Children: Infancy to Age 18
An overview of the treatment of sexually abused, physically abused, and neglected children. All aspects of child development are considered and consequences of abuse and neglect are addressed.
The Consequences of Physical and Emotional Neglect on the Development of Young Children
Egeland (1988)
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Examines the consequences of neglect on child development, using data from the Minnesota Mother-Child Project.
The Cumulative Effect of Neglect and Failure to Thrive on Cognitive Functioning
Mackner, Starr, & Black
Child Abuse and Neglect, 21(7), 1997
View Abstract
A cumulative risk model was used to examine the relationship among neglect, failure to thrive, and cognitive functioning in low income children.
Failure to Thrive as a Manifestation of Child Neglect
American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect and Committee on Nutrition
Pediatrics, 116(5), 2005
This clinical report focuses the pediatrician on the consideration, evaluation, and management of failure to thrive when child neglect may be present, including the notification of child protective services agencies. (PDF - 57 KB)
Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
The harmful effects of child abuse and neglect vary depending on a number of factors, including the circumstances, personal characteristics of the child, and the child?s environment. In many cases, child abuse and neglect have consequences for children, families, and society that last lifetimes. This factsheet provides an overview of some of the most common physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal consequences of child abuse and neglect, including findings from research supported by the Federal Government.
What Are the Consequences of 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
Addresses the definition, scope, causes, and consequences of child abuse and neglect.
What Are the Consequences of Neglect?
Child Welfare Information Gateway (2001)
In In Focus: Acts of Omission: An Overview of Child Neglect
An overview of the causes and consequences of child neglect.
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