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Community and Environmental Factors
Poverty and unemployment, social isolation, and community characteristics are environmental factors that can contribute to an increased risk of child maltreatment.
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What Factors Contribute to Child Abuse and Neglect?
Children's Bureau (HHS) User Manual Series (2003)
In A Coordinated Response to Child Abuse and Neglect: The Foundation for Practice
Presents parent, child, family, and environmental risk and protective factors.