5.32 Neglect |
Neglect is the ongoing failure to meet a child or young person's basic needs.
This includes:
- Food, clothing and shelter;
- A safe place to live;
- Love, care or attention;
- Education, health and dental care.
Neglect is the most common form of child abuse. It is dangerous and can cause serious, long-term damage to children and young people. It can result in death.
Neglect Strategies
Blackburn with Darwen Neglect Strategy
Lancashire Multi Agency Neglect Strategy
Neglect Indicators and Toolkits
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