When Neglect is Neglected: Considerations for Communities Working to Prevent Child Maltreatment
Zoe Breen Wood

This session will discuss the “neglect of neglect” and the consequences of that neglect for children, families, and communities. A framework for understanding various types of neglect will be presented and key learning from the most promising prevention and treatment programs around the country will be discussed. Participants will be given an opportunity to develop specific action steps that can be taken in their communities to develop effective prevention and treatment programs for child neglect.