Children's Aid Society of the County of Simcoe

    October is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month                               

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Neglect

In most cases, neglect is not intentional. It usually occurs because the caregiver does not know how to provide proper care. Neglect is when a caregiver fails to provide essential needs such as adequate food, sleep, safety, supervision, clothing or medical treatment.

Behavioral Indicators that a child may be a victim of neglect:

• pale, listless, unkempt

• frequent absence from school

• inappropriate clothing for weather; dirty clothing

• engaged in delinquent acts, alcohol/drug use

• frequently forgets a lunch

Physical Indicators that a child may be a victim of neglect:

• poor hygiene

• unattended physical problems or medical needs; i.e. dental work, glasses

Physical Abuse               Sexual Abuse                Emotional Abuse