
What is Child Abuse and Neglect?
Child maltreatment impacts every person and every family
Now is the time to talk about child abuse with family, friends and loved ones. Stand up for safer childhoods.
Learn more about child abuseNow is the time to talk about child abuse with family, friends and loved ones. Stand up for safer childhoods.
Learn more about child abuseAdverse childhood experiences are linked to shorter lifespans, mental health disorders & a range of negative adult health impacts.
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Last Updated: February 13th, 2012
Substance abuse and crime and child maltreatment are tragically and undeniably connected. Following are some examples of the link between substance abuse, crime and child maltreatment: In a stud...
Read MoreChildren most likely to die from child abuse are very young in age. In one report more than 70 percent of the children who died as a result of child abuse or neglect were two years of age or younge...
Read MoreChild abuse can result in many different health problems. In one study, 80 percent of 21-year-olds who reported childhood abuse met the criteria for at least one psychological disorder. In another ...
Read MoreFactors that can help your child feel safe include secure, loving relationships with parents and caregivers and compassionate relationships between peers. Feelings of safety and empathy, prevent bu...
Read MoreTo encourage a child to speak about child abuse, acknowledge his or her courage in speaking out. If you work with children, have a plan for supporting a child who discloses to you through the repor...
Read MoreEmotional neglect in children is when children do not get enough affection and attention to feel loved and supported. If a child shows signs of psychological illness, it must be treated. Examples o...
Read MoreThere is no way to know which children are most vulnerable to abuse, but there are some factors for abuse and neglect risk to be aware of Child factors: very young children children with d...
Read MoreThere are several types of relationships that can help make a child feel safe and improve a child's overall sense of well-being. These include: Positive interactions between parents and chi...
Read MoreWhen children disclose abuse, the disclosures can be direct or indirect. Following are some ways a child may disclose abuse Most likely a disclosure will be indirect, which can mean the child d...
Read MoreIt is important to listen for clues of child abuse because it is important to act in a way to support the child and keep the child protected. It is therefore important to recognize the possible clu...
Read MorePhysical neglect in children is when children do not have enough care to be healthy and enough supervision to be safe. To avoid physical neglect, adults that care for children must provide clothing...
Read MoreEmotional abuse in children is when a parent or caregiver harms a child’s mental and social development, or causes severe emotional harm. While a single incident may be abuse, most often emot...
Read MoreSymptoms of sexual abuse of a child include the following signs: Physical: difficulty sitting, walking, bowel problems torn, stained, bloody undergarments bleeding, bruises, pain, swelli...
Read MoreYour community can help protect your child against abuse through the following: Positive school environments: In addition to academic opportunities, schools provide access to a bounty of social...
Read MoreSigns that a parent is sexually abusing his or her child include the following: parent fails to supervise the child unstable adult presence jealous/possessive parent parent's sexual relat...
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