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Child Neglect: Challenges and Controversies

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Handbook of Child Maltreatment

Part of the book series: Child Maltreatment ((MALT,volume 2))

Abstract

Neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment, with many short- and long-term physical, psychological and social consequences. Child neglect poses challenges to researchers, policymakers and clinicians, due partly to the inherent difficulties in defining neglect. One challenge concerns how to address a heterogeneous, multiply-determined phenomenon that often involves underlying systemic problems such as poverty. Similar challenges pertain to preventing neglect. A shift in our policy and practice paradigm is needed; alternative response systems are a promising development. Other strategies are needed to tackle systemic problems that directly and indirectly harm children. Thus, we need a combination of approaches to help ensure nurturing environments, to strengthen families and support parents, and thereby improve children’s health, development and safety, and prevent neglect.

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Proctor, L.J., Dubowitz, H. (2014). Child Neglect: Challenges and Controversies. In: Korbin, J., Krugman, R. (eds) Handbook of Child Maltreatment. Child Maltreatment, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7208-3_2

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