title: Decision-making factors in cases of child neglect.
abstract: The author presents findings of an analogue study of factors that influence child protection workers' initial decision in potential cases of child neglect. Contrary to previous research findings, the subjects displayed considerable agreement in their decision making.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse; D002669:Child Welfare; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D008960:Models, Psychological; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D012306:Risk; D012945:Social Values