TY - SER AU - Smart, Jessica TI - Risk and protective factors for child abuse and neglect PY - 2017/// CY - Melbourne, Vic.: PB - CFCA, Australian Institute of Family Studies, KW - CHILD ABUSE KW - RECOMMENDED READING KW - CHILD NEGLECT KW - PREVENTION KW - PROTECTIVE FACTORS KW - RISK FACTORS KW - AUSTRALIA N1 - CFCA resource sheet, May 2017; Recommended reading N2 - This paper provides an overview of the risk and protective factors for child abuse and neglect in families. It is designed for practitioners and policy-makers who work in the areas of child maltreatment. This paper was developed using a scan of relevant literature on risk and protective factors for child abuse and neglect (1998-2016). It is for information purposes only and should not be used as a risk assessment tool in child protection practice. Record #4083 UR - https://aifs.gov.au/resources/policy-and-practice-papers/risk-and-protective-factors-child-abuse-and-neglect ER -