Child Abuse & Neglect Training
Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing and Preventing Child Abuse
Child abuse is more than bruises and broken bones. Other types of abuse, such as emotional abuse or child neglect, also leave deep, long-lasting scars. By learning common types of abuse and where to get help, you can make a huge difference in a child’s life. A training aide and informational video for those working with children, or the general public, on how to detect and report child abuse:
Child Abuse Hotlines:
To get help or report abuse in the US or Canada, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD ( 1-800-422-4453 ).
In the UK, call 0800 1111 (NSPCC Childline).
Australia: 1800 688 009 (Child Abuse Prevention Service).
New Zealand: 0800-543-754 (Kidsline).
Or visit ChiWorld.org for a list of other international child helplines.
By the time you finish reading this, 15 children will have been abused; In the next five minutes, 30 more; Within the next hour, 360 more; And by tonight, close to 8,000+ children will have suffered from abuse, 5 of which will die. Child abuse has increased 134% since 1980 and is now considered a worldwide epidemic. The high jump in child abuse deaths and the shocking increase in statistics highlights the frightening lack of public knowledge.
Educate Yourself -- Learn the Facts
It May Just Save a Child's Life!!
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