The most common form of child maltreatment is not abuse, but child neglect, and it is vastly underreported. Mandatory reporters need to increase their assessment skills in this area and this video provides the viewer with a strong set of tools to do so. It explores the kinds of neglect to be on the lookout for, the effects of this neglect, as well as when to intervene.
Following the viewing of this video you will be able to:
- Name the different types of child neglect that social workers assess for.
- Explain the signs that indicate each type of neglect that would encourage the social worker to assess further and intervene.
- Understand the effects of neglect on children.
Length of video: 00:30:11
English subtitles available
Group ISBN-10 #: 1-60124-502-5
Group ISBN-13 #: 978-1-60124-502-1