CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT

A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds. More than 3.6 million referrals are submitted to child protection agencies each year, involving over 6.6 million children who require assessment and support. Child abuse can lead to many lasting health impacts, including mental health disorders, substance use and addiction, problems with sexual and reproductive health, and other increased health risk factors. It is estimated that five children die every day as a result of abuse and neglect. We all have the power to help end a child’s suffering by learning to recognize the early signs of abuse and promptly contacting Childhelp or the local child welfare agency at: