Knowledge and Practice Hubs 
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Learning points
• How to recognise the six categories of neglect: medical, nutritional, emotional, physical, educational and supervisory.
• Why the the simultaneous occurrence of substance misuse, domestic abuse and mental health problems in families puts children at increased risk of significant harm.
• How being neglected affects children – from the prenatal period to adolescence.
Resources in this hub can help you meet point 5 of the Knowledge and skills statement for child and family practitioners: Abuse and neglect of children.
Introduction to neglect
Legal framework
Assessments and decision making
Multimedia learning
Child protection plans
Home visits
Overview: thresholds and risk factors
Supported learning
Quiz: legislation, case law and research
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Child development and assessment tools
The impact of neglect
Prenatal
0 to two years
Two to four years
Five to 11 years
Adolescents
Multimedia learning
Learn as a group: understand what neglect felt and looked like for Jenny Molloy
Multimedia learning
Video: interview with Jenny Molloy on her experience of living with neglect
Intervening in neglect
Supported learning
Interactive case scenario
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Evidencing neglect in court
Multimedia learning
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