Child Abuse

 WHAT IS CHILD ABUSE?

Child abuse is when a parent or caregiver, whether through action or failing to act, causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of serious harm to a child. There are many forms of child maltreatment, including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation and emotional abuse.

Millions of children are abused — each year. Child abuse is a very serious and horrific crime. We must protect the precious jewels of our future. Report Abuse! In the event of an emergency, call 911.

For more information on child abuse, please click on either of the links below:

https://www.childhelp.org/

https://americanspcc.org/child-abuse-statistics/