Source: NSPCC.org.uk
Neglect is the ongoing failure to meet a child's basic needs and is the most common form of child abuse. A child may be left hungry or dirty, without adequate clothing, shelter, supervision, medical or health care. A child may be put in danger or not protected from physical or emotional harm. They may not get the love, care and attention they need from their parents. A child who's neglected will often suffer from other abuse as well. Neglect is dangerous and can cause serious, long-term damage - even death.
Neglect is the ongoing failure to meet a child's basic needs and is the most common form of child abuse. A child may be left hungry or dirty, without adequate clothing, shelter, supervision, medical or health care. A child may be put in danger or not protected from physical or emotional harm. They may not get the love, care and attention they need from their parents. A child who's neglected will often suffer from other abuse as well. Neglect is dangerous and can cause serious, long-term damage - even death.
In 2009 the NSPCC interviewed over 6,000 young adults, teenagers, children and parents of younger children. Our report looks at their experiences of abuse and neglect. It examines the impact of abuse and highlights that many children experiencing abuse by their parents or carers also experience other forms of abuse from other people. Although these findings remain the most robust UK-wide research-based indication of the prevalence of child abuse and neglect available, they are increasingly dated.
- 1 in 10 children have experienced neglect
- Over 26,000 children were identified as needing protection from neglect in 2016
- Neglect is the most common reason for taking child protection action
- 33% of contacts to the NSPCC’s helpline were concerns about neglect
- 42% of the concerns that the NSPCC’s helpline referred to police or children’s services related to neglect
Recent Child Neglect News Story in Coventry:
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after a disturbance at a house in Coventry, police have said. The child was taken under safeguarding measures from the address in Station Street West, Foleshill. A 29-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of wilful neglect of a person under 16. Both were bailed after the incident, which happened at about 21:00 GMT on Friday.
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