Results of interviews with 152 neglectful mothers and 154 non-neglectful mothers, matched on race, economic status, urban/rural status, and other life circumstances, revealed that neglectful mothers reported less support available from informal networks and described their neighborhoods as less friendly and helpful than did the controls.…

To discover possible misunderstandings by the dominant American culture of subculture childrearing practices, interviews were conducted with members of six minority groups. Themes of delegating responsibility to children and issues of dominance and submission emerged as areas for awareness and sensitivity on the part of child protective services.…

Between 1975 and 1979, 98 percent of men identified as young children were retraced. Records for juvenile delinquency showed higher rates among abused, neglected, and rejected boys than those raised by loving parents. Alcoholism, divorce, and occupational success rates were similar among the four groups. Maternal self-confidence and education…

Child neglect prevention is discussed at three levels: the individual, the social system, and fundamental beliefs and cultural agreements. An outline of a preventive child neglect intervention strategy is presented. Practices of government, the impact of business and technology and economic theory, and practice are shown as plausible areas for…

The paper discusses the optimal conditions for the provision of infant mental health services. The pediatric setting is emphasized as the natural locus for the integration of such preventive services and as the first and often sole contact of parents and infants with professionals. (Author/DB)

Lay therapists working with abusive parents augment the existing treatment and provide support and acceptance to the parent. They may also help by listening, reflecting the reality of the situation, and providing concrete assistance such as transportation. Careful selection, training, and monitoring of lay therapists are essential. (CL)

A review of research on prevention of child abuse and neglect revealed articles dealing with proposals (such as for family oriented programs, early childhood education programs, and parent/paraprofessional training) and articles documenting research. Results noted a lack of true research efforts and existence of serious methodological errors. (CL)

The study of 53 American Indian children identified as being abused and/or neglected found that alcohol abuse was present in parents/caretakers in 85 percent of the neglect cases and in 63 percent of the abuse cases and that child abuse and neglect occurred simultaneously in 65 percent of the sample. (Author/DB)

The Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Program (CSATP) of Santa Clara, California, uses professionals from the community, volunteers, and self-help groups of parents and children to provide treatment with a humanistic attitude. A case study illustrates CSATP treatment for father-daughter incest. Effects of father, mother, daughter, and family are…

The separate effects of child neglect, abuse, and their interaction upon language development as measured by the Preschool Language Scale were examined in four groups of children (N=79). Findings suggest that child neglect may be the critical type of maltreatment associated with language delay. (Author/CL)

Experiences of hosptial staff working with abusive and neglecting parents are described. Emphasis is placed on establishing the relationship with the parents by reducing parental defenses, generalizing the difficulties of raising children, and promoting motivation for further cooperation. The necessity of examining staff attitudes toward parents…

Although it is generally acknowledged in research that handicapped children represent a disproportionate number of abuse and neglect victims, nearly half of the states do not collect any information on "special characteristics." Results suggested a significant lack of services to improve awareness about the influence of exceptionalities in abusive…

Fifty-two physicians were surveyed to determine physician, parent, and disease variables that may influence child neglect recognition and reporting. Variables examined included the presence of initial symptoms, symptoms from failure to provide treatment, symptoms from treatment failure, adverse outcome without symptoms, parental mental…

This study examined the relationship between judgments about child abuse case vignettes and the reporting intentions of over 700 mandated reporters. The judgments included seriousness of the incident; labeling of the incident as "abuse" or "neglect"; legal requirements for reporting; and potential child and family benefits from…

A review of the parenting patterns of 75 mothers with multiple personality disorders indicated 38.7% were competent or exceptional mothers, 16% were grossly abusive, and 45.3% were compromised or impaired as parents. (DB)