Episode 6: Childhood Neglect
Our Stories from Berry Street podcast series explores the current crisis facing children and families in Australia. More than ever they’re being exposed to violence, abuse and neglect, and the fallout from this can have devastating long-term impacts on our whole community. Join our host Richelle Hunt - who you may know from The Conversation Hour on ABC Radio - as she talks to staff from front line services at Berry Street, highlights the innovative work that’s being done to address the increasing rates of harm and violence, and uncovers what we can all do to help.
In episode six, Richelle is joined by Dr. Annette Jackson, Executive Director of Statewide Services, who recently completed a PhD looking at the worldwide prevalence of, and response to childhood neglect. Together, they discuss why neglect isn't as focused upon as strongly as family violence and child abuse, its potential lasting impacts and what we can all do to address it.
Listen now to explore:
- What constitutes neglect
- How widespread childhood neglect is in Australia
- How Berry Street services are addressing the impacts of neglect in the children we work with
And much more.
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