Child Abuse

National Committee To Prevent Child Abuse
http://www.childabuse.org

• What is the first step in helping abused children?
• T or F Children under age five are more likely to be physically abused and suffer moderate injury?
• What percentage of cases are reported by school teachers each year?
• List 3 signs of emotional maltreatment.
• List 3 signs of physical abuse.

Magic Stream: Preventing Child Abuse
http://fly.hiwaay.net/~garson/childab.htm

• What are some of the reasons why children keep silent about sexual abuse?
• Why do most children feel guilty for the abuse they are treated with?
• T or F Sometimes the child may feel anger towards themselves, feeling gas if they caused trouble.
• What is the number of the Sexual Assault Crisis Center ?
• What does the "reason to suspect" say?

Child Abuse: Statistics, Research, and Resources
http://www.jimhopper.com/abstats

• What is a substantiated case?
• What percentage of males were sexually abused in 1990 according to the statistics on this page?
• What percentage of abused children were between the ages of 2-5?
• What about 18 and over?
• What race/ethnic group is most frequently abused?