Pat Cawson has written: 'Child Maltreatment in the Family (NSPCC Child Maltreatment Study: 2nd Report)'
Maltreatment refers to the act of mistreating or abusing someone, often resulting in physical, emotional, or psychological harm.
to provide protection for children who cannot protect themselves
Maltreatment is a noun.
Common factors associated with increased risk of child maltreatment are often categorized as follows:Parent or caregiver factors,Child factors,Family factors,Community and environmental factors,Risk factors for recurrence of child abuse and neglect,Co-occurring risk factors
Vernon Chapman has written: 'Child fatalities due to maltreatment' -- subject(s): Children, Child welfare, Child abuse, Mortality, Reporting
The macro system response to maltreatment of children involves the implementation of policies, laws, and programs at a societal level to prevent child abuse and provide support to those affected. This includes initiatives such as child welfare services, community education programs, and legal frameworks aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of children. Additionally, collaboration between various institutions and agencies is essential to address the systemic issues contributing to child maltreatment.
This provides a foundation for understanding child maltreatment and the roles and responsibilities of various practitioners in its prevention, identification, investigation, assessment, and treatment.
Carol Ann Coohey has written: 'Child maltreatment' -- subject(s): Child abuse, Methodology, Paternal deprivation, Research
Children in Puerto Rico are believed to be abused in various ways. The child welfare handles so many cases of child sexual abuse and maltreatment.
David A. Wolfe has written: 'A conceptual and epidemiological framework for child maltreatment surveillance' -- subject(s): Child abuse, Pediatric epidemiology, Public health surveillance, Reporting 'Child abuse prevention'
Encopresis occurs most often when the child is awake, rather than at night