What is child abuse?

Abused children suffer and, all too often, the damage lasts a lifetime. Abuse can extend to future generations as patterns of abuse and neglect repeat themselves.

• Child abuse can be physical, emotional or sexual,
• Child abuse can include abandonment, desertion, neglect, ill-treatment, and failure to meet the needs of a child.

Familiarize yourself with the signs of abuse and neglect so you can take the right action when you see them.

You do not have to be sure if something is abuse or neglect. Call the Helpline (310-1234) and talk with a child protection worker who can help make it clear.

• Some statistics
• Indicators of Abuse
• Definitions