Child abuse and neglect identified as a leading risk factor for self-harm and suicide

Gabriel Fowler
November 4 2021 - 2:00pm
IN HARM'S WAY: A snapshot of statistics which show the number of children in 'risk of significant harm' reports in the Hunter New England region. Source: Department of Communities and Justice
IN HARM'S WAY: A snapshot of statistics which show the number of children in 'risk of significant harm' reports in the Hunter New England region. Source: Department of Communities and Justice

CHILD abuse and neglect have emerged as the leading risk factors attributable to suicide and self harm, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report released today.

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Gabriel Fowler

Gabriel Fowler

Senior Journalist

Community health & welfare, social justice, investigations, general news. Gabriel.Fowler@newcastleherald.com.au

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