maltreatment

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"Addressing the societal and economic conditions that give rise to child maltreatment can play a large part in preventing mental disorders at a national level," Dr Grummitt said.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2024

Another study showed that segments of neighborhoods with maintained lawns had lower rates of child maltreatment.

From National Geographic • Dec. 14, 2023

But in 1967, a shocking report by the News Of The World revealed endemic maltreatment of patients there.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2023

Babies enrolled in home visiting programs are more likely to attend their well-child visits on time, complete the appropriate developmental screenings to identify delays, avoid maltreatment and be kindergarten-ready.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2023

The Cyclopes and the Titans he left at large; and Earth, enraged at the maltreatment of her other children, appealed to them to help her.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton