Unfavorable socioeconomic conditions lead to an increase of the number of injuries in children from a high-risk environment. Based on the literature, inappropriate care for children is classified into groups. Various modes of behavior of deprived children are supported by practical examples. The negative and positive attitudes of nursing personnel towards these children are considered.

        Key words: maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, deprivation, hyperactivity, provocation, suppressed type of behavior