28 November 2017 A stitch in time saves nine: Preventing and responding to the abuse and neglect of infants View A stitch in time saves nine: Preventing and... This paper discusses the prevention of abuse and neglect of children aged 0 to 3 years. Related topics The child protection system Social, emotional and mental wellbeing Support for children, young people and families Informative factsheets, articles, and videos Adults and families The child and family support sector