Child abuse and neglect can lead to a wide range of adverse consequences for children and young people. This resource sheet reviews what is known about the possible effects of abuse and neglect for children and adolescents, and the critical factors that influence its impact, include the frequency and duration of maltreatment and the co-occurrence of multiple forms of maltreatment. Topics include: trauma, stress and the developing brain; attachment and interpersonal relationship problems; learning and developmental problems; mental health problems; youth suicide; alcohol and other drug use; behavioural problems; aggression, violence and criminal activity; physical health problems; teenage pregnancy; homelessness; and fatal abuse.
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