General Article Action on neglect

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Views of young people

The young people who formed one of our consultative groups for the Action on Neglect project told us what they thought neglect meant from their own experiences.

What is neglect?

  • Not enough love
  • Parents and step-parents not spending time with me
  • Parents and step-parents having no interest in me
  • Not being able to confide in my mum or dad
  • Having to look after brothers and sisters – you end up doing your parents’ job, the responsibility is passed to you
  • Parents hav...

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