child abuse & neglect
Child abuse and neglect include acts of commission or omission by a parent or other caregiver that result in harm, potential for harm, or threat of harm to a child. The five primary forms of maltreatment are physical abuse, sexual abuse, physical neglect, emotional maltreatment and exposure to domestic violence.
For a document that outlines definitions of frequently used terms in child abuse and neglect research, see the page with the glossary of social work and child maltreatment related terms.
You can get more information on the signs of child maltreatment from the Family Violence Initiative, operated by the Department of Justice of Canada. You can also contact Kid’s Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 for further information.
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, or are looking for information about services for children or families experiencing difficulties you can contact your local child welfare authority. Click here to find the local child authority agency in your province or territory. Please visit our FAQs section to learn more about child abuse and neglect.
| Title | Authors | Year Sort ascending |
|---|---|---|
| Characteristics of Maltreatment-Related Investigations Involving Older Adolescents Aged 16 to 17 in Ontario in 2018 | Alman, Isayah |
2021 |
| Denouncing the Continued Overrepresentation of First Nations Children in Canadian Child Welfare: Findings from the First Nations/Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect-2019 | Fallon, Barbara *Subsequent authors are listed alphabetically |
2021 |
| Child Maltreatment-Related Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged One to Three Years Old in Canada in 2019 | Joh-Carnella, Nicolette |
2021 |
| Child Maltreatment-Related Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged Four to Seven Years Old in Canada in 2019 | Joh-Carnella, Nicolette |
2021 |
| Mandatory Review into Child Deaths | Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Alberta |
2021 |
| Ontario Incidence Study Of Reported Child Abuse And Neglect - 2018 (OIS-2018) | Fallon, Barbara |
2020 |
| Child Maltreatment-Related Investigations Involving Infants in Ontario in 2018 | Filippelli, Joanne |
2020 |
| Hospital Referrals for Child Maltreatment-Related Concerns to the Ontario Child Welfare System in 2018 | Joh-Carnella, Nicolette |
2020 |
| Placement in Out of Home Care During the Investigation in Ontario in 2018 | Risidore, Jordan |
2020 |
| Ongoing Child Welfare Services and Referrals to Services by Primary Form of Substantiated Maltreatment in Ontario 2018 | Davidson, Laura |
2020 |