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If you suspect that your child or another child is being abused, report it to the proper authorities. When reporting child abuse to the appropriate authorities, it is important to have the following information
- what happened
- when it happened
- where it happened
- who did it
- their relationship to the child
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Child Abuse
In most cases of child abuse, the abuser is someone the child knows; parent, relative, or family friend. Abuse can be emotional, neglect, sexual, or physical abuse. All types of abuse can cause permanent mental or emotional damage ...
to the child as they age. Many will turn to alcohol or drug use, and some may become withdrawn and depressed.
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