Pediatric primary care provides a unique opportunity to tackle child abuse and neglect. In the United States in particular, primary care is a well-established system, and most children have multiple visits, especially in the first few years.  Meer

Presents a comprehensive and critical portrait -- based on theory, research and clinical practice experience -- of the phenomenon of neglect. The interdisciplinary team of contributors move far beyond the current child welfare focus on parental omissions in care to address the many complex and pervasive underpinnings of neglect.  Meer