Mrs. Humberson is a second grade teacher at Millville Elementary. She makes a referral to a social worker in regards to a child in her classroom named Emily. Mrs. Humberson has many concerns about the child's home life and worries she may need medical care. Emily has missed several days of school and does not give a reason nor does the parent send in an absence note. She comes to school with a distinct body odor, wearing the same set of clothes for days. During lunch, Emily appears very hungry and eats everything on her tray; however, she is very thin. What type of abuse may be taking place?

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Emily is showing signs of neglect. Neglect is a maltreatment characterized by an ongoing pattern of inadequate care, easily observed by individuals in everyday contact with a child. This is the most prevalent form of child abuse in the United States. 62.8% of children who suffered from abuse were the victims of neglect. 42.2% of child fatalities occur as a result of this maltreatment.

Mrs Humberson Is a Second Grade Teacher at Millville Elementary