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In Louisiana in FY2002, there were
7,647 valid cases of abuse and/or
neglect involving 12,958 children and 27 children tragically
died as the result of
abuse or neglect. While the causes of child abuse and neglect
are complex, it is
possible to identify some of the risk factors contributing to
child maltreatment and
develop prevention programs that target these risk factors. For
example, a lack of
effective parenting skills and understanding of child
development may contribute to
parental difficulties in providing appropriate care to children
and could result in abusive
behavior. In response to this risk factor, some prevention
programs offer telephone
help-lines to parents who have concerns about their child’s
development or behavior
(DePlanfilis and Salus, 1992). |
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