Preventing neglect of children in their early years : some thoughts on action

Defines the core elements of neglect focusing attention on children of under five years old indicating that child neglect is largely about process, not an event. Lists correlates of early childhood neglect and the interventions in the event of identification of child neglect. Points out the components of a protective system for the child, stressing the importance of co-operative approach among state agencies. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.