Social and Economic Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
The social and economic costs of child abuse and neglect are difficult to calculate. Some costs are straightforward and directly related to maltreatment, such as hospital costs for medical treatment of injuries sustained as a result of physical abuse and foster care costs resulting from the removal of children when they cannot remain safely with their families. Other costs, less directly tied to the incidence of abuse, include lower academic achievement, adult criminality, and lifelong mental health problems. Both direct and indirect costs impact our society and economy.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Responseexternal link(opens in new window)
University of Albany & Prevent Child Abuse America
Seeks to connect research data and its potential for real-world application to prevent adverse childhood experiences and their consequences through policy and program leadership, community development, and direct practice.
Bringing Back the Dads: Changing Practices in Child Welfare Systemsexternal link(opens in new window) (PDF – 1,407 KB)
American Humane Association (2011)
Protecting Children, 26(2)
Presents a collection of articles offering perspectives on issues facing nonresident fathers. The articles identify promising casework and legal and judicial best practices, raise awareness of factors that reduce barriers to engagement, and explore policies that affect the engagement of nonresident fathers.
Chronic Child Neglect
Series Title Bulletins for Professionals
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Child Welfare Information Gateway
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Year Published 2019
Provides professionals with an overview of chronic child neglect, its implications for child welfare, and casework practice to address it. The bulletin also explores multisystem collaboration and partnerships, evidence-informed interventions, and the importance of hope in combatting chronic neglect. It features examples of State and local efforts to address chronic child neglect.
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Two Child Abuse and Neglect Primary Prevention Programs for US Statesexternal link(opens in new window)
Peterson, Florence, Thomas, & Klevens (2018)
Prevention Science, 19
Analyzes how child abuse prevention programs are cost effective given the long-term economic consequences of child abuse and neglect.
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