8. Child Abuse - Part 1

Forensic Nurse Files

Per the CDC, at least 1 in 7 children experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year in the United States. This number is estimated to be even higher but many cases go unreported. This is an extremely heavy topic that we hope we can help to bring more awareness to.

SOURCES/SUPPORT:

Prevent Child Abuse America:

https://preventchildabuse.org/

CDC Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention:

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/index.html

Nemours Children's Health:

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/child-abuse.html

Help Guide:

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect.htm

Child Help:

https://www.childhelp.org/educator-resources/child-abuse-education-prevention-resources/

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