Learn About Child Abuse
What is Child Abuse?
Child abuse and neglect includes all types of abuse and neglect of a child under the age of 18 by a parent, caregiver, or another person in a custodial role that results in harm, the potential for harm, or threat of harm to a child.
There are 4 main types of child abuse:
- Neglect
- Physical Abuse
- Emotional/Psychological Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Commercial sexual exploitation (CSEC)
The frequency and severity of child abuse can vary dramatically.
Of children abused in residential care involved female abusers
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Of children who die from abuse are under the age of 4
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Of children know their abuser
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Children die each day from child abuse
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Cases of child abuse are reported each day
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1 in 3
Girls will be sexually abused by the age of 18
1 in 5
Boys will be sexually abused by the age of 18
Did You Know?
A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds.
Risk Factors for Child Abuse in the Home
Risk Factors include:
- Domestic violence
- Caregiver alcohol and/or drug abuse
- Untreated mental illness
- Lack of parenting skills
- Stress and lack of support