Summary
The concept of child abuse and neglect is a very eclectic one. Its understanding as it occurs varies from individuals, ethnic groups, religious institution, professional bodies etc.
However, this study have discussed the occurrence of child abuse and neglect as it occurs in various forms like physical abuses, verbal abuse, emotional/psychological abuse, child lab our, child abandonment and child sexual abuse. Furthermore, the researcher also made available the factors that contributeto child abuse and child neglect in our society; This include the parent or caregiver factors, family factors, child factors, environmental and protective factors.
The experience of child abuse and neglect has very significant consequences in the life of an individual. It has effects on the health and physical wellbeing, intellectual and cognitive development and emotional, psychological and behavioral aspect of his/her life. All this were critically analyzed in this study.
