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Behavioral Treatment of Child Neglect

NCJ Number
125858
Journal
Behavior Modification Volume: 14 Issue: 3 Dated: (July 1990) Pages: 301-315
Author(s)
J R Lutzker
Date Published
1990
Length
15 pages
Annotation
Child neglect is a serious and prevalent problem. It is often chronic, and parents accused of child neglect may refuse treatment or may fail to cooperate fully.
Abstract
Described here are some examples of empirically evaluated treatments for child neglect dealing with hygiene, nutrition, home safety, and cleanliness, affective skills training, infant stimulation, and teaching health-related skills. Also discussed is a concern for a need for primary prevention programs. 23 references. (Publisher abstract)