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 of Publication |
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Report
Building Bridges: The Collaborative Development of Culturally Appropriate Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect for the South Asian Community |
Maiter, Sarah |
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Report
Étude exploratoire des manifestations possibles de mauvais traitements psychologiques chez de jeunes parents à risque avec leur enfant d’âge préscolaire : Rapport final |
Malo, Claire |
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Journal article
Type I and Type II Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Sexually Abused Children |
Tremblay, Caroline |
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Report
Ontario Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse or Neglect 1993 (OIS-1993) |
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Journal article
Development and preliminary evaluation of the Ontario Child Neglect Index |
Trocmé, Nico |
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Other
New Brunswick Family Services Act |
The Government of New Brunswick |