The most common form of child abuse isn’t sexual assault. It’s neglect — and it’s deadly.
Neglect rates among abuse victims is far higher than child sexual assault and physical abuse, though both are frequently co-factors in abusive situations.
Neglect rates among abuse victims is far higher than child sexual assault and physical abuse, though both are frequently co-factors in abusive situations.
It’s vitally important if a child tells you they’re being abused, or if they seem unsure what is happening to them is abusive, that you believe them. The stakes are too high not to even if they are in the tiny percentage of children making an untrue claim.
Human memories are deeply complex, personal, and likely form at extremely early ages. Babies and toddlers can exhibit signs of abuse long into adulthood.
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