It's time for neighborhood research and action

This paper argues for a renewed research effort on the etiology, prevention, and treatment of child abuse and neglect at the neighborhood level, based on evidence that the variance in rates of child maltreatment is accounted for by social class and neighborhood quality. Such research is seen as esse...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Child abuse & neglect 1992-11, Vol.16 (6), p.909-913
1. Verfasser:	Melton, Gary B.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Child Child Abuse Child abuse & neglect Child Abuse - prevention & control Child Neglect Child, Preschool Community Action Community Health Services Community Programs Community Role Demography Etiology Family Female Humans Intervention Male Neighborhoods Neighbourhoods Prevention Research Needs Social Action Social Class Social research Socioeconomic Factors Socioeconomic Influences USA Workforce
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Zusammenfassung:	This paper argues for a renewed research effort on the etiology, prevention, and treatment of child abuse and neglect at the neighborhood level, based on evidence that the variance in rates of child maltreatment is accounted for by social class and neighborhood quality. Such research is seen as essential to development of effective child protection strategies. (DB)
ISSN:	0145-2134 1873-7757
DOI:	10.1016/0145-2134(92)90091-5