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Here’s what child abuse is doing to children in Indiana

Abuse awareness starts by understanding the scope of the problem in Indiana.
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A young boy sits with his back turned, alone, in a basement next to a teddy bear facing toward the camera and looking up as a light shaft shines from a broken window.

Is emotional abuse as bad as physical and sexual abuse? Yes, and in many ways, it’s worse.

All abuse is inherently emotionally abusive. When you hit a child or person, there is no doubt they suffer mentally. ...
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What’s the difference between emotional, domestic, and child abuse?

Emotional abuse, psychological abuse, substance abuse, sexual abuse, and various verbal and social tactics negatively impact a child's emotional development. For instance, even if a child is not physically touched, seeing a mother or father abused brings long-term effects.
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Child Emotional Abuse

How to recognize child emotional abuse and how you can help

Most of us know the signs of physical abuse, such as bruising or open wounds. But mental scars are harder to identify. And even when we do identify these signs, it can then leave us confused about what we can do to stop it.
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