# Neglect

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# Elder Abuse

HSE reports 9 per cent increase in elder abuse referrals

The majority of alleged victims were aged over 80, female, and had reportedly been neglected or abused by a relative.

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May 22nd 2012, 4:16 PM

# Tragedy

Three-year-old girl 'died after being locked in freezing bedroom'

The toddler’s younger sister survived but suffered extreme hypothermia, authorities in Alaska said.

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Mar 4th 2012, 1:12 PM

# Children

Violence in adults could be determined in first three years of life - or even in the womb

Early intervention is vital to save children from future aggressive behavioural trends according to yesterday’s infant mental health conference in Dublin.

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Oct 8th 2011, 8:45 AM

# Abuse

Galway mother jailed for cruelty and neglect

Judge Raymond Groarke described the abuse inflicted upon the eight children as a “human tragedy”.

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Jul 14th 2011, 6:53 PM