Child Abuse

Child Abuse is a physical, sexual, emotional mistreatment (or neglect) of children all around the world. Every thirteen seconds, 1 out of 7 children in the U.S. are abused; six die every day. Nearly all cases of child abuse result in death of the victim and life sentences to the abuser. According to most, child abuse is “any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation, an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm.”  50% of abuses are caused by family members such as parents and close relatives. Most abuses occur in the child’s home, schools, and other places the child may interact with. Child abuse could take many forms; the four main types are physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and psychological/emotional abuse.