Front Cover -- Title Page -- Dedication -- Half Title -- Copyright -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Introduction -- How to Use this Book -- What is Neglect? -- Types of Neglect -- Risk Factors -- Quiz Me! -- Fatal Neglect -- How are Maltreatment Deaths Identified? -- Risk Factors for Fatal Neglect -- Types of Fatal Neglect -- Quiz Me! -- Establishing Suspicion -- Red Flags -- Assessing Levels of Neglect -- The Role of Culture, Values, and Community Standards -- Values and Child Neglect Self-Assessment -- Handling Disclosure -- Quiz Me! -- Making the Report -- Teacher Fears -- What You Need -- Whose Job is it? -- Quiz Me! -- Beyond Reporting: Prevention and Intervention -- Prevention and Intervention Strategies to Provide to Parents -- Prevention and Intervention Strategies for Teachers -- Prevention and Intervention Strategies in the Classroom -- My Report Card for Neglect Prevention and Intervention -- Quiz Me! -- Advocating for Children -- Conclusion -- Resources -- Appendix A. Child Care Self-Assessment:Prevention Efforts -- Appendix B. Ask the Experts: Case Studies for Reviewand Discussion -- Appendix C. Sample Reporting Form: Making the Call -- Appendix D. Parent Pages -- Early Development and the Brain -- Child Abuse Prevention: Learning about Neglect -- Motor Vehicle Safety -- Fire Safety -- Safe Sleeping -- Toy Safety -- Choosing a Caregiver -- Dogs and Children -- Accidental Poisoning -- Water Safety -- Talking with and Listening to Your Child -- Playing It Safe at the Park -- Appendix E. Neglect Issues for the Center or School Handbook -- Appendix F. Child Abuse Hotlines -- Appendix G: Child Maltreatment Resources -- Index -- Back Cover.