Learn the sobering facts about child neglect. More children die each year from neglect than from abuse, so expand your knowledge and learn about resources to fight this silent killer. Review and discuss definitions of neglect, examine the causes of parental neglect, and identify community standards of care. Explore various intervention approaches, the problems encountered, and strategies to address them. In this process, consider the challenges of working with families from different cultures, with substance abuse problems, and in poverty.