Child neglect in U.S. – tragic facts about abused children
Child neglect is defined as continued failure to provide care and attention for a child’s needs (EX: food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education, love or protection from physical or emotional harm). Neglect is the most common type of child maltreatment. Types of child neglect -Physical neglect: the child’s life or physical wellbeing is in danger because […]
Types of child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment of children
Child abuse is an act or set of acts resulting in physical, psychological, sexual, or any other harm or potential harm to a child. According to the United States Federal and State Law’s definition of child abuse and neglect – types of child maltreatment are: -Physical abuse: deliberate physical harm or injury to the child. Many […]
