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Child Neglect: A Guide for Intervention

Author(s):   U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Gaudin, J. M., Jr.

Year Published:  1993

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You are in section: Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Defining Neglect 3. Understanding the Causes of Neglect 4. Short- and Long-Term Consequences of Neglect 5. Assessment of Neglect 6. Intervention 7. Prevention of Neglect 8. Social Policy Implications Glossary of Terms Notes Selected Bibliography Other Resources

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This report presents a broad overview of issues related to child neglect in the United States. The report examines aspects of child neglect that can help people better understand its causes and effects, and provides information that can be used to develop effective prevention and intervention strategies. The report is divided into 7 main chapters that discuss the different definitions, causes, and effects of neglect; the incidence and prevalence of neglect; assessment, intervention, and prevention strategies and techniques that can be used by Child Protective Services and other agencies to treat and prevent neglect; and the implications for public policy ...

Acknowledgments

James Gaudin, Jr., Ph.D., is Professor and Director of the Research Center at the University of Georgia School of Social Work. He has conducted research, published over 25 articles, and conducted numerous workshops on child neglect over the past 13 years. His social work practice experience over the past 28 years includes clinical practice with families and children, supervision, consultation, social planning, research, and teaching.

The following were members of the Advisory Panel for Contract No. HHS-105-89-1730:

Nainan Thomas, Ph.D.
Child Welfare Division
Prince George's County
Department of Social Services
Hyattsville, MD

Shirley Davis
Child Development and Family Guidance Center
St. Petersburg, FL

Michael Nunno
Family Life Development Center
Ithaca, NY

Peter Correia
University of Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK

Howard Davidson
American Bar Association
Washington, DC

Anthony Urquiza
University of California
Sacramento, CA

Janet Hutchinson
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA

Judee Filip
National Resource Center Child Abuse and Neglect
Denver, CO

John Holton
Greater Chicago Council for the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse
Chicago, IL

Sandra Hodge
Department of Human Services
Augusta, ME

Marsha K. Salus
Chair
User Manual Advisory Panel
Alexandria, VA

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Attribution

The Department of Health and Human Services acknowledges the contributions of Carolyn Hally, Nancy F. Polansky, and Norman A. Polansky, who were the authors of Child Neglect: Mobilizing Services, May 1980.

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You are in section: Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Defining Neglect 3. Understanding the Causes of Neglect 4. Short- and Long-Term Consequences of Neglect 5. Assessment of Neglect 6. Intervention 7. Prevention of Neglect 8. Social Policy Implications Glossary of Terms Notes Selected Bibliography Other Resources

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