Exploring Child Neglect and Its Social Work Implications

The Causes and Consequences of Child Neglect

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What Are the Causes and Consequences of Child Neglect and Implications for Social Work Practice

Child neglect according to McCoy & Keen (2009) is the most common form of child maltreatment. However, neglect of children has frequently gone unreported and has not been publicized or acknowledged as child abuse (Stone & NSPCC, 1998). To some extent, it is recognizable why the different forms of violence against children have got more attention compared to child neglect. Abuse to the children often leaves visible scars and bruises, whereas neglect signs tend to be less visible. But neglect effects can be detrimental very much especially to the early brain development of children than sexual or sexual abuse (Crosson-Tower, 2010).

The definition of neglect differs among different agencies, disciplines, countries, and professional groups…