Publisher's Synopsis
Evidence suggests that neglect can be as damaging to children as other forms of abuse. It may be more likely to affect their long term psychological and social functioning. Yet is has received much less attention, both in research and practice literature.;The report summarises research, illustrating the differing and sometimes conflicting, professional perspectives which make it difficult to protect children and support families.;Interviews with social workers and multi-disciplinary practitioner workshops reveal confusion and disagreements over childrens safety and uncertainty over the boundaries between poor care and neglect.;Child Neglect will be of interest to practitioners and researchers from all social care professions and disciplines working with children and young people.
