Helpline highlight: More people contacting the NSPCC with concerns about neglected children
The number of people contacting the NSPCC about neglect has more than doubled over the past two years. The majority of them were members of the public.
It seems that people are becoming more aware of neglect, are taking it seriously and are becoming more motivated to take action and contact the NSPCC if they are worried. Neglect is a form of abuse that undermines children’s development and makes them vulnerable to lasting emotional, physical and social disorders.
However, in the majority of our calls, people wait longer before contacting the NSPCC about neglected children than they do about children experiencing other forms of abuse. In many cases, people wait more than a month to call. This leaves vulnerable children to suffer and the effects of neglect to become more entrenched.
Published : 11th June 2012
Publisher : NSPCC [ More From This Publisher ]
Rights : NSPCC
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