While physical neglect is understudied compared to physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect is just as damaging to children's social development, a recent study indicates. More than 9,150 ...

When we think of neglectful parents, our minds might drift to someone who doesn't provide food or clothing—perhaps someone who leaves a child home alone before it's developmentally appropriate.

VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV/Gray News) - Three people were arrested after five children along with three dogs, were allegedly found living in a car in Vancouver, according to authorities. Investigators say ...

This article discusses the correlation between child abuse and domestic violence. "Child neglect is the most frequently reported category of child maltreatment in New York, the United States, and ...

A Palm Bay couple who allegedly locked six children in bedrooms without access to food, water and restrooms is out on bond after their arrests on charges of child neglect. The children were found in ...

Animal Control reportedly helped remove the two extremely underweight dogs and one dog with an untreated open tumor who were also inside the car. Police say the dogs had to be euthanized because of ...