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Selected Resources
Child Neglect: Guide for Prevention, Assessment and Intervention
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2006)
This guide for caseworkers addresses the definition, causes, impact, and prevention of child neglect.
Maltreatment Types of Victims, 2006
Children's Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2008)
In Child Maltreatment 2006
Provides State-by-State data related to the major types of child abuse and neglect.
What Is Child Maltreatment?
Office on Child Abuse and Neglect (HHS) User Manual Series (2003)
In A Coordinated Response to Child Abuse and Neglect: The Foundation for Practice
Presents general definitions by type of maltreatment.
Leaving Your Child Home Alone
Every parent eventually faces the decision to leave their child home alone for the first time. This factsheet provides some questions for parents to consider before leaving their children home alone, as well as tips to help make the experience safe and successful for all.
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