The Geography of Child Maltreatment

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There are so many neglected and abused children in this country. As someone who wants to make a difference, it was important to begin to explore rates of maltreatment across different geographies since previous research demonstrates that allegations vary by place of residence. The consequence is that in neighborhoods of low social vulnerability, many instances of abuse and neglect are simply overlooked while scrutinized in areas characterized by high vulnerability. As well, any busy body can make a false claim, either because of ignorance or due to mistake. These are issues that we as a country must begin to address or many lives will be ruined.

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