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Child abuse comes in more forms than just hitting or physical violence. Emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect are also forms of child abuse and can cause just as much lasting trauma to a child's well being. Learn what you can do if your child is being severely mistreated.
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Babies as Young as 1 Week Old Are Victims of Abuse or Neglect
When you think of an abused child, a tiny, helpless baby probably doesn't come to mind. But the horrifying fact is that...
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The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
Child abuse and domestic violence are linked in a number of important ways that have serious consequences for the safety...
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Be the Parent Your Child Needs
Not all children have their needs met. Some suffer from neglect. While physical and sexual abuse receive most of the...
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Early Childhood Violence Prevention
Consider these grim statistics regarding American children: every day, 10 are murdered, 16 die from guns, 316 are...
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Environmental Influences on Young Children's Behavior
More than 24 million children in the United States are aged five and below (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000). And for all those...
