Data-driven prediction of child neglect and abuse using integrated municipal sources
Machine learning models utilizing multi-source municipal data can effectively identify children at risk of maltreatment. Such tools may support municipal welfare systems by enhancing early detection, guiding resource allocation, and improving outcomes for vulnerable children. However, ethical considerations, cultural sensitivity, and human oversight are essential to ensure responsible implementation.
Authors
- Guy Amit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4404-0683)
- Rinat Salem
- Pini Akiva
- Ben Y. Reis
- Naama Parush Shear Yashuv
- Ofra Abramson
- Naama Holzman
- Avrum Neumbourg
- Astar Sobol
- Merav Dadia-Molad
- Ayelet Carmeli-Messinger
- Maytal Bivas-Benita
- Amir Ron
Institutions
- Boston Children's Hospital (US)
- IMI TAMI Institute for Research and Development (IL)
- Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation (US)
- Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafo (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Published
- 2026-01-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107872
- Primary Topic
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00