Author Notes
horrified
adjective
1.showing or indicating great shock or horror: a horrified gasp; a horrified expression.
2.accompanied or characterized by a feeling of horror: horrified interest.
3.struck with horror; shocked: horrified and outraged spectators.
Child abuse can have damaging effects not only on the children who suffer it, but on communities that must address the aftermath of abuse.
The age when abuse begins for most children is 18 months or younger.
Number of children in the United States who died because of abuse or neglect in 2012: 1,537
Of the number of children who died because of abuse or neglect...
79.4% were younger than four years of age
47.7% were younger than one year in age
Rate at which boys become victims vs. girls: Nearly the same (48.5% male vs. 51.2% female)
Percentage of abusers who are someone the child knows (a parent/caregiver, other relatives, neighbors, friends, or persons considered family): 81.2%
Age of most perpetrators of child abuse (36.3% of cases): 20 to 29 years
Babies who are victims of shaken baby syndrome can suffer bleeding in the eye or brain; damage to the spinal cord and neck; rib and bone fractures. These injuries can be fatal.
Child physical abuse can result in the malformation of the brain, resulting in impaired mental development and lack of growth in vital areas.
Child abuse victims as young as three years of age have shown signs of depression and withdrawal symptoms.
Child abuse victims are more likely to exhibit anti-social behaviors, including borderline personality disorders and violent behavior.
Child abuse victims placed in foster or kinship care because of abuse or neglect were found to score lower than other students in tests of cognitive capacity, language development, and academic achievement
How many reports of child abuse are made?
Number of reports of child abuse every year in the United States: 3.6 million
Number of children involved in child abuse reports: 6 million...
When is it ever going to end?
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