ZANEMARIVANJE I ZLOSTAVLJANJE DJECE U PORODICI
NEGLIGENCE AND ABUSE OF CHILDREN IN THE FAMILY

Summary/Abstract: Negligence and abuse of children in the family is attracting increasing attention from researchers and practitioners. Unfortunately, this is a very widespread problem that permeates the foundations of modern society. Various forms of negligence and abuse of children in the family have been known for centuries, but only in recent times has this problem seriously interested the public and experts. Despite the numerous efforts of various humanitarian organizations around the world fighting child abuse and negligence, the media are more often reporting on increasingly extreme cases in which children become victims of parents, relatives, friends or strangers. On the other hand, in theory and practice, no agreement has yet been reached in defining this problem, nor in the criteria for determining it. Since this field is characterized by difficulties in identification and recognition, it is very difficult to determine the frequency and prevalence of this problem in the general population, and it is lacking in quality. In addition, negligence and abuse of children in the family are associated with the characteristics of parents, children and the environment, which is important for early identification of families at-risk and preventive action. In this context, further work is needed on amore precise definition of this phenomenon and its presence and impact. Up to date researches suggest a possible negative impact of negligence and abuse in childhood on adjustment in different areas of life during childhood as well as in adulthood. However, further research is needed here as well. Generally speaking, research in the area negligence and abuse of children should focus on improving child protection at all levels. In addition to risk and protection factors, as well as consequences, it is necessary to better understand the systems of response to this problem.

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