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UK: 1 Million Kids ‘Severely Maltreated’

Posted by Sandra On February - 15 - 2011

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One in four people in the UK, aged between 18 and 24, claims to have experienced severe violence, sexual abuse or neglect as a child, says the children’s charity the NSPCC. The study also says a million secondary school pupils have faced “severe maltreatment” during childhood. Children in poorer households and those in homes with separated parents are significantly more likely to face violence and abuse, says the charity.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-12449643

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DREAMCATCHERS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN, INC. is an official non-profit 501(c)3 child abuse & neglect organization. Our mission is to educate the public on all aspects of child abuse such as symptoms, intervention, prevention, statistics, reporting, and helping victims locate the proper resources necessary to achieve a full recovery. We also cover areas such as bullying, teen suicide & prevention, children\'s rights, child trafficking, missing & exploited children, online safety, and pedophiles/sex offenders.

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