@article{ref1,
title="Intervention in child neglect: an applied behavioral perspective",
journal="Aggression and violent behavior",
year="2002",
author="Gershater-Molko, Ronit M. and Lutzker, John R. and Sherman, J. A.",
volume="7",
number="2",
pages="103-124",
abstract="Child maltreatment in the forms of abuse and neglect is a serious social problem, affecting over 1.5 million children in the US annually. Abuse has generally received more public and professional attention than other forms of child maltreatment. Given that more than one type of child maltreatment frequently occurs in families, there are few behavioral studies that have specifically addressed techniques for the reduction of child neglect. Only recently have researchers begun to regard child neglect as a phenomenon that may be conceptually different from other forms of child maltreatment, thereby warranting specific attention. Described here are intervention strategies for parents at-risk for or referred for child neglect. We review these strategies, along with commentary on the difficulties of conducting applied research in this field. Suggestions are offered for improved intervention research in child neglect.<p />",
language="en",
issn="1359-1789",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}