Child abuse is an all-too-common occurrence. Every year, 700,000 children experience abuse. Five children die as a result of abuse or neglect each day. It could be that a child you pass on the street or even know personally...
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...
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...