ANSWERS

Question1 : There are 4 types of child abuse. Neglect, Sexual, Emotional and Physical

Question 2: Physical Abuse is

Question 3: True

Question 4: All of the Above

Question 5: True

Question 6: False. Spanking is not abuse, leaving bruises/welts is.

Question 7: True

Question 8: True

Quiz: How much do you know about Child Abuse?

Question 1: How many types of abuse are there?

Question 2: What is the definition of physical abuse?

Question 3: You should report any suspicions you have of abuse as soon as possible. True or False?

Question 4: What is considered sexual abuse?
                  a. Hitting
                  b. Punching
                  c. Fondling
                  d. All of the Above

Question 5: An anonymous report of abuse & neglect will be investigated. True or False?

Question 6:  Spanking & other types of physical discipline are considered to be child abuse. True or False?

Question 7: The victims of child abuse often suffer physical health problems later in their life like, abdominal, pelvic, and or muscular pains. True or False?

Question 8: Neglect is when adults/parents fail to meet various needs to the child like, physical, emotional, and educaitonal.  True or False?

This is a real problem...

Child Abuse by Region

This is a graph about the child abuse rates from each region of the United States over the past 10 years. The SouthWest has the most cases of child abuse when the Northern area has the lowest amount of cases.

VIDEO on Child Abuse

This video is here to raise awareness for child abuse. The song is called concrete angel by Lora Merriman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9njhcQUlXc

Ways of Preventing Child Abuse

1. Be a nurturing parent.
              - Parenting styles determine the type of discipline they choose to use on their children.
              - Let your kids know that they are loved and cared for.
              - Don't over react. Uncontrolled discipline can result in abusive measures.

2. Get Educated
             - Learn about child abuse and the proper ways of handling discipline. That are many resources out    there.
              - Encourage your friends and family members to attend parent education programs to be more informed.
             - promote programs in school
             - Crisis information and referral services
             - Rape crisis centers

3. Talk about it
            -Children tend to keep abuse a secret, but by talking with your kids, it can come up without realization.

4. Learn the Signs
             -Physical signs of sexual abuse are not common, although redness, rashes, or swelling in the genital  area, urinary tract infections, or other such symptoms should be carefully investigated.
            -Emotional or behavioral signals are more common as well

5. Call For Help As Soon as Possible
         -The National Children's Alliance at 1-800-239-9950 for a CAC in your area (or visit their website, listed on our links page).
         - From Darkness to Light at 1-866-367-5444.
         -Childhelp USA Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.

Decrease in Child Abuse

Between 2007 and 2008, child abuse cases decreased which was unexpected due to the increase in family stress because of the recession.

Cases of sexual abuse decreased 6%, physical abuse decreased 3% and child neglect decreased 2%.

There was an estimation of 553,000 children who suffered physical, sexual or emotional abuse, down 26 percent from the estimated 743,000 abuse victims in 1993.