Child abuse

What exactly does the term "child neglect" mean? What forms of child neglect exist? Are there children who are particularly at risk of neglect? How many parents neglect their children? What do children need in order to develop healthily? What are the signs that a child is being neglected? How does the social work profession respond to cases of child neglect? Are there prevention programs to prevent child neglect? Many people ask themselves these questions when they encounter the term "child neglect" in the newspaper, on television, or in everyday situations. Many people have heard this term before. But how many of them really know what it encompasses? This book provides answers to the above questions and addresses other important aspects of the topic.