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 |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Conditions in Child Maltreatment-Related Investigations in Ontario in 2018 | Best, Laura |
2020 |
| Investigations Involving Latin American Children in Ontario in 2018 | Parada, Henry |
2020 |
| Mental or Emotional Harm by Primary Form of Substantiated Maltreatment in Ontario in 2018 | Davidson, Laura |
2020 |
| Ongoing Child Welfare Services and Referrals to Services by Primary Form of Substantiated Maltreatment in Ontario 2018 | Davidson, Laura |
2020 |
| Ontario Incidence Study Of Reported Child Abuse And Neglect - 2018 (OIS-2018) | Fallon, Barbara |
2020 |
| Placement in Out of Home Care During the Investigation in Ontario in 2018 | Risidore, Jordan |
2020 |
| Police Involvement in Child Maltreatment Investigations in Ontario in 2018 | William, Kineesha |
2020 |
| Previous Case Openings by Primary Form of Substantiated Maltreatment in Ontario in 2018 | Davidson, Laura |
2020 |
| A Quasi-Experimental Effectiveness Study of Triple P on Child Maltreatment | Schilling, S., Lanier, P., Rose, R. A., Shanahan, M., & Zolotor, A. J. |
2019 |
| An examination of trends in child sexual abuse investigations in Ontario over time | Fallon, Barbara |
2019 |