How prevalent is Child Abuse/Neglect?
There has been a 331% increase in the US rate of child abuse and neglect reports from 1976 to 1996. That statistic indicates that more and more Americans are advocating for children by reporting suspected abuse cases to local and state agencies designed to intervene and protect. Many of these agencies would be unable to act if it were not for a concerned citizen taking that first step toward protecting a child who might be in danger.If you suspect a child is being abused, perhaps we can answer some of the most commonly asked questions you might have about reporting.
