Child neglect occurs twice as much in the United States than physical or sexual abuse towards children. However, most often only the extreme stories make the headlines. One story in particular is Danielle’s story. On July 13, 2005, officers successfully rescued Danielle from her mothers home. Her mother had two other children, both boys, who were both out of the house and had no signs of neglect. When found, Danielle ran from the officers and hid in a corner growling at them. Found in only a diaper and covered from head-to-toe in insect bites. Around her, in the house, were cockroaches and animal feces. At six years old, she only weighed 43 pounds due to her malnutrition. The effects of child neglect can be drastic. As in Danielle’s case, at