1. Safeguarding Children In The Emergency Department
There is a continuing commitment to the principle of early intervention to counter the adverse effects of socio-economic disadvantage and diminished life chances. ... On February 25, 2000, an eight-year-old child, died following weeks of appalling maltreatment and neglect at the hands of the great-aunt who had been entrusted with her care, and the man with whom she was living. On August 3, 2007, a 17-month-old boy, died following similarly appalling treatment by his mother and two men who were living in her household. ...
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