The Challenges of Identifying and Reporting of Children Suffering from Neglect
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Pediatric Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 December 2024 | Viewed by 122
Special Issue Editors
Interests: social policy; policy practice; community social work; programs evaluation; child neglect
Interests: developmental psychology; child abuse and neglect; child and adolescent mental health; children’s drawings; aggressive behaviors
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Dear Colleagues,
Neglect is the most common and most frequently fatal form of child abuse, yet it consistently garners less attention from researchers in comparison to other forms of child abuse. Health professionals working with children and their families play a key role in identifying this phenomenon and are often required by law to report to governmental authorities in cases where there is any reasonable suspicion of child abuse and/or neglect. However, the identification, prevention and reporting of child neglect remain disproportionately understudied in comparison to physical and sexual abuse.
The aim of this Special Issue is to expand upon health professionals’ knowledge and understanding of what constitutes child neglect, and to clarify their role and challenges in reporting cases of suspected neglect. Contributions from researchers and practitioners within the health and welfare fields are welcome.
Dr. Ayala Cohen
Dr. Matteo Fabris
Guest Editors
Dr. Siwar Makhoul-Khoury
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- child neglect
- child neglect definition
- child neglect identification
- child neglect reporting
- health professionals
- challenges in intervention
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