child abuse

Child abuse is the intentional use of physical force or intentional omission of care by a parent or caretaker that causes a child to be hurt, maimed, or killed. Child abuse covers a wide range of harmful actions, which generally vary with the age of the child. Infants and preschool children are most likely to suffer deliberately inflicted fractures, burns, and bruises. In 1997, over 3 million children were reported for child abuse and neglect to child …

…important to remember just because the abuse may stop does not mean the problem is gone. In order to prevent children, that are victims of abuse, from growing up and abusing their children, it is imperative that the victim receives supportive services. We as a society need to work together to prevent abuse from happening. The United States needs to make a stronger commitment to their children otherwise we will not have a future generation.