terature and public policy indicate, the danger of neglecting the needs of the child is great, because once the safety of the child can be assured the case is ready to be closed. (p. 75)
             Addressing the immediate issue of safety is the primary goal. Identifying the needs of the family involves more than just dealing with the immediate issues.
             Neglect is an act of omission, whereas, physical abuse is an aggressive act upon a victim (Crosson-Tower, 2002). Treatment of neglectful parents includes addressing the acts that are not being completed or ini
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