Alex Dave

Affluent Neglect

May 22, 2023

This post explores the lesser discussed notion of neglect in affluent families. We explore the experiences children are more likely to have in..

Screens in the Earliest Years

May 11, 2023

We know that the early years is a time of phenomenal growth. Children are like sponges, soaking up stimuli around them and developing knowledge and..

Disabled Children and Neglect

April 17, 2023

Research suggests that disabled children* are 3.8 times more likely to be neglected than non-disabled peers (Sullivan and Knutson, 2000). In this..

Adolescent Neglect

March 14, 2023

Here is our second blog related to neglect- the most prevalent form of child maltreatment. In this edition, we explore the concept of Adolescent..

Neglect and Poverty: Successfully identifying and recording concerns

January 6, 2023

Alex Dave, our new DigiSafe colleague, explores the link between neglect and poverty and asks DSLs to consider how they successfully identify and..

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