Reporting and founding of child neglect in urban and rural communities

The community context in which child abuse and neglect takes place may influence both reporting and outcomes of investigations into such incidents. This study examines and contrasts urban versus rural community perceptions of neglect by lay citizens and protective service workers.

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Published in:Child welfare 1991-05, Vol.70 (3), p.359-370
Main Authors: Craft, J.L, Staudt, M.M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Child
Child Abuse
Child abuse & neglect
Child Abuse - legislation & jurisprudence
Child Abuse - psychology
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
child abuse reporting
Child Care - standards
Child Neglect
Child Welfare - legislation & jurisprudence
Community Attitudes
Community Responsibility
Counselor Attitudes
Female
Humans
Investigations
Male
PRACTICE FORUM
Public Opinion
Quality of Life
Rural areas
rural communities
Rural Population
Rural Urban Differences
Social research
social workers
Urban areas
Urban Population
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Summary:The community context in which child abuse and neglect takes place may influence both reporting and outcomes of investigations into such incidents. This study examines and contrasts urban versus rural community perceptions of neglect by lay citizens and protective service workers.
ISSN:0009-4021