Non-governmental organizations raise concerns about child abuse reporting

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Community organizations making child welfare reports to Oranga Tamariki say it's not uncommon to be met with delayed decisions or silence, even on high-risk cases, a new Otago study has found. The research, published in Child and Youth Services Review, examined why and how reports are made by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to the statutory child protection agency Oranga Tamariki. Lead author Associate Professor Emily Keddell,...