Helping a Child- Know the Signs of Abuse and Neglect

                                      

                                                Helping a Child- Child Abuse in America

Many people are afraid of reporting child abuse.  They think, "I don't want the person I reported to know," or, "I'm afraid it will come back to haunt me," or, "it's not my business."  Ironically, if you were to ask people if they should help if seeing a nearby car accident, most will say yes.  But in a case of suspected child abuse, that thinking may be different.  Why?  Because of prevalent attitudes that someone else's children are either "their responsibility" or "their property."  Without aware adults, some children might never receive help.  Be an advocate for children by knowing the signs of abuse and reporting child abuse.  Remember, you are reporting suspicion of child abuse.  Even if you aren't sure, it's better to let authorities check it out.  You might save a child's life. 

Did you Know............

*  A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds.
*  More than five children die every day as a result of child abuse.
*  Approximately 80% of children that die from abuse are under the age of 4.
*  Child abuse occurs at every socioeconomic level, across ethnic and cultural lines, within all   
    religions and at all levels of education.
*  Approximately 14% of all men in prison in the US were abused as children.
*  Approximately 36% of all women in prison were abused as children.

Please visit the websites below for indicators and signs of Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Abuse and Signs of Neglect.  Remember, You Might Save a Child's Life. 


http://www.childabuse.org/page.aspx?pid=229

http://www.webmd.com/parenting/tc/child-maltreatment-symptoms

http://dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com/abuse/the-signs-of-abuse/?gclid=CMn9s77RzbgCFUuk4AodR0wAmw