Neglect
passive form of abuse where the perpetrator, who is responsible for caring for someone who is unable to care for themselves, fails to do so
(Redirected from Child neglect)
Neglect is a kind of abuse where a person harms another person by not giving them the things they need to live. For example, a parent or caregiver may neglect a child by not giving them enough food, clothing, hygiene, medical care, affection or education; this is a form of child abuse. Victims of neglect are those that need looking after, like children, physically or mentally disabled adults, elderly people, medical patients, animals or plants.
