Out of the nearly 5 million child abuse cases reported to local health departments in the U.S. every year, only about 1/2 of those children receive post-response services. Examples of post-response services include medical treatment, emergency foster care, crisis counseling, and...
Recognizing The Different Types Of Child Abuse Abusive behavior comes in many forms, but the common denominator is the emotional effect on the child. Whether the abuse is a slap, a harsh comment, stony silence, or not knowing if...
What is child abuse and neglect? Child abuse isn’t just about black eyes. While physical abuse is shocking due to the marks it leaves, not all signs of child abuse are as obvious. Ignoring a child’s needs, putting them...