Long Term Effects

"Those who are physically and sexually abused as children are significantly more likely to be unemployed, living below the poverty line and using social services than people without a history of child abuse." (Zielinski, D)

"In terms of income, adults who have been physically abused as children were 60% more likely than non victims to be living in poverty". (Zielinski, D)

More long term affects are:

1. shaken baby syndrome
2. poor physical health
3. impaired brain development
4. poor mental and emotional health
5. cognitive difficulties
6. social difficuluties
7. Juvenile Delequency
8. Druge and Alcohol Abuse
9. Abusive Behaviors