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Child abuse

Neglect – information for professionals

Nationally neglect is the most common form of maltreatment in England, affecting boys and girls and occurs throughout childhood and adolescence. It causes great distress to children and leads to poor health, educational and social outcomes in the short and long-term. It is important to end any potential cycle of neglect where this is identified.

Neglect is a complex issue that is challenging for professionals as it is frequently passive and not always intentional. It is more likely to be a chronic condition than crisis led and this impacts on how agencies respond. It is often combined with other forms of maltreatment. Families often need long term support and professionals may not agree about the threshold for intervention in the absence of a clear cut agreement about what constitutes neglect.

The Neglect Strategy 2017-2020 sets out how the Devon Children and Families Partnership will work to prevent, identify and respond to neglect.

Download the Neglect Toolkit.

Download the Multi-Agency Tabletop Audit on Adolescent Neglect.

If you are concerned that a child is being abused please call

0345 155 1071

or email mash@devon.gov.uk.

If it’s an emergency call 999


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