Child Abuse Prevention
On average, 4.3 million children are reported as victims of child abuse and neglect. According to Childhelp.org, child abuse is reported every ten seconds in the United States.
What do we look for when assessing abuse or neglect? And, most importantly, how can we be proactive in this out-of-sight war against our nation’s children?
While child abuse varies from case to case. Beyond obvious physical signs such as swelling, bruising, and fractures, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children states that other common signs of child abuse or neglect include:
Unexplained changes in behavior or personality
Becoming withdrawn
Seeming anxious
Becoming uncharacteristically aggressive
Lacking social skills and having few friends, if any
Poor bond or relationship with a parent
Knowledge of adult issues inappropriate for their age
Running away or going missing
Always choosing to wear clothes that cover the body
Being extremely sleepy or unconscious
Breathing problems
Seizures
Vomiting
Unusual behavior, such as being irritable or not feeding properly
Recognizing child abuse is the first of many stages in assisting children in need. More often than not, abused children are not aware they are being abused and, consequently, do not advocate for themselves.
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