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ABSTRACT
The study focused on the socio-cultural factors of child maltreatment in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo state. To make it possible four objectives were raised to guide the study.
The descriptive survey design was used for the study; Questionnaires were used as the research instrument in conducting the research while the information was collected from one hundred (100) respondents selected. The data collected was analyzed using simple percentage, mean, standard deviation.
The study concludes that family affect child maltreatment in Ovia North East Local Government Area and that the impact of poverty on child maltreatment in Ovia North East Local Government Area is to a high extent. Finally the study recommends that all levels of government in Nigeria (Federal, State and Local) should advance forward- looking strategies to expedite the fight against, poverty, social exclusion, ignorance and illiteracy in the country. This development is a futuristic measure that will dissuade and deter parents, guardians and other family members from giving out their children/wards to perceived wealthy individuals who, rather than training them in school or trade as promised, abuse and exploit them at will for personal domestic and economic enhancements. It will also reduce the rate at which parents, guardians and caregivers push children/wards entrusted in their care to hawk or get involved in farm and menial jobs as well as other debilitating activities with a view to augmenting their family income.
