Child Sex Abuse Is An Epidemic
On September - 2 - 2011
Sexual abuse of children is a major problem
Child sexual abuse is an epidemic affecting youth from all backgrounds and every neighborhood in our country. National statistics released by the United States Department of Justice indicate that one out of three girls and one out of five boys will be sexually abused by age 18. Elementary age children are the most vulnerable to this type of abuse. In 68 percent of cases, a family member is responsible for committing the crime. Only 10 percent of victims are abused by a stranger.
READ MORE HERE:
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20110824/OPINION02/708249979/-1/OPINION02
HOW TO REPORT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE OR INCEST:
http://www.womensweb.ca/violence/incest/reporting.php
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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