https://library.icmglt.org/files/original/bbe90335b41eb95b8089b91c4fde3b07.gif 7621aba04302802454bec594340616db Electronic Resource Access Restricted Access Document Type Journal article Author(s) Lindsey Palmer, Eunhye Ahn, Sarah Font, Caitlin Lau, Andrea Lane Eastman Volume Vol. 78 Issue No. 4 Publisher Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Journal Name Journal of Adolescent Health Publication Date 2026 ISBN 18791972 Abstract Purpose Adolescents facing maltreatment are at an increased risk for negative outcomes, yet Child Protective Services (CPS) interventions are less frequent for this age group. Clarifying the concerns leading to neglect allegations is crucial to enhancing CPS responses and support for adolescents. This study examines the types and contributors to reports of adolescent neglect. Methods A random sample of 993 CPS referrals (2017–2019) from California was analyzed. Data included structured and unstructured elements, categorizing adolescent and family concerns such as parental substance use, domestic violence, adolescent behavior, and mental health. Results Neglect allegations were predominately related to adolescent behavior concerns (44%) and the adolescent's mental health (31%). Suicidality was noted in 31% of mental health-related referrals, accounting for 1 in 10 referrals overall. Parental substance use and lack of protection were commonly denoted family concerns. Discussion Adolescents referred for neglect are often facing acute behavior and mental health challenges, necessitating improved access to mental health services and direct adolescent engagement in care. Cataloger Edrina Adjei-Manu Language English View Source <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2025.11.025">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2025.11.025</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A Call for Help? Adolescent Neglect Reports as Indicators of Mental and Behavioral Health Struggles Subject The topic of the resource Health behavior in adolescence Adolescent Behavior Child Protective Services Mental Health Neglect