Child Neglect in the Legal System: A 50-Year Review of Israeli Court Rulings
Published online on April 24, 2026
Abstract
Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, Ahead of Print.
Child neglect is the most prevalent form of child maltreatment reported to child protection services in many countries, yet research in this area remains underdeveloped. This study examined how Israeli courts define and interpret child neglect in practice,...
Child neglect is the most prevalent form of child maltreatment reported to child protection services in many countries, yet research in this area remains underdeveloped. This study examined how Israeli courts define and interpret child neglect in practice,...