Please see these resources about child abuse and neglect prepared by Hamilton Health Sciences Fact Sheet Resources for Healthcare Providers Risk factors for child abuse and neglect have increased during the pandemic. These include, economic uncertainty, job losses, and limited access to supports such as friends, family, neighbours, teachers, coaches, healthcare services, and social services.  Child maltreatment – including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and exposure to intimate partner violence – can cause serious physical and mental health problems in children. It’s more important than ever to be alert to signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect in children so that we can intervene to support children and their families.