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The Etiology of Child Neglect and a Guide to Addressing the Problem

Handbook of Interpersonal Violence and Abuse Across the Lifespan

Abstract

The neglect of children is a widespread problem adversely affecting multiple domains of functioning throughout the lifespan. Repeated calls-to-action have noted the “neglect of neglect,” or lack of knowledge pertaining to neglect relative to abuse, particularly regarding prevention and intervention. Difficulties concerning neglect’s definition, identification, and public awareness and attention to this problem impede progress. This chapter provides an update on research findings regarding neglect’s etiology, prevention, and intervention. Several studies on the predictors of child neglect have been conducted in recent years. There have been noteworthy advances regarding the prevention of and interventions for neglect. Although much work remains to be done, recent research has generated significant new knowledge concerning the neglect of children.

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  4. Department of Psychology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, USA

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Kobulsky, J.M., Dubowitz, H. (2020). The Etiology of Child Neglect and a Guide to Addressing the Problem. In: Geffner, R., White, J.W., Hamberger, L.K., Rosenbaum, A., Vaughan-Eden, V., Vieth, V.I. (eds) Handbook of Interpersonal Violence and Abuse Across the Lifespan. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62122-7_325-1

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