There is no Excuse for Child Abuse - Types of Child Abuse

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Physical Abuse 

Studies from countries around the world suggest that up to 80 to 98 % of children suffer physical punishment in their homes, and it is estimated that 57,000 children under the age of 15 die as a result of physical abuse per year.
Physical abuse can range from minor bruises to severe fractures or death as a result of punching, beating, hitting, shaking, or otherwise harming a child. One of the most common types of physical abuse in infants includes Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Emotional Abuse and Neglect

Emotional abuse is behavior that impairs a child’s emotional development or sense of self-esteem. It may include threats, constant criticism, as well as withholding love, support, or guidance. 
Neglect is a pattern of failing to provide for a child’s basic physical and emotional needs. Neglect is a very common type of child abuse, and according to Child Welfare Information Gateway, more children suffer from neglect than from physical and sexual abuse combined. 

Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse of a child is any sexual act between an adult and a child which may include sexual intercourse, incest, rape, oral sex, sodomy, inappropriate touching, or kissing. 

“An overview of studies in 21 countries (mostly developed) found that 7-36% of women and 3-29% of men reported sexual victimization during childhood, and the majority of studies found girls to be abused at 1.5-3 times the rate for males. Most of the abuse occurred within the family circle.”

A Child should be carefree playing in the sun, not living a NIGHTMARE in the darkness of the soul. 

"Every child is innocent save them from the fear, that is the responsibility of you too"

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