The risk and prevention of maltreatment of children with disabilities
Date
2012
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Child Welfare Information Gateway
Abstract
Child abuse and neglect can affect any child, but children with disabilities are at
greater risk of maltreatment than children without disabilities. This bulletin for
professionals describes the scope of the problem, risk factors, and strategies
for prevention. It is divided into two sections, Background and Research and
Promising Practices. The first section examines the problem in terms of the
statistics and research and highlights what might be happening with
the families you serve. The second section offers tips to identify
and assess abuse and neglect in children with disabilities,
respond collaboratively, and locate training resources.
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Keywords
disabilities, child maltreatment, prevention, risk
Citation
Child Welfare Information Gateway (2012). The risk and prevention of maltreatment of children with disabilities. Washington, DC: US Department of Health and Human Services