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Peer reviewedDallape, Fabio – Childhood: A Global Journal of Child Research, 1996
Proposes four categories of children in difficult circumstances: (1) abandoned or orphaned; (2) independent, maintaining family contact; (3) working, living with families; and (4) living with economically deprived families. Suggests that rapid urbanization, family environment, global economy, and educational deprivation contribute to difficulties.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Community Services, Disadvantaged
Peer reviewedOsagie, Johnsto E.; Akande, Adebowale – Early Child Development and Care, 2001
Proposes a national protocol to prevent child abuse and neglect in Africa. Suggests that it be: (1) comprehensive, involving contributions from social service, health, legal, and government agencies; (2) community/neighborhood-based, creating an awareness of family environments; (3) child-centered, taking children seriously as individuals; and (4)…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Safety, Child Welfare
