Growing Strong

Physical Abuse- an injury to a child that is not an accident, may include:  Hitting, punching, beating, burning, biting, kicking, cutting, shaking, or any other action that may physically harm a child.

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Emotional Abuse- maltreatment of a child that may involve criticizing, insulting, yelling, swearing, manipulation, rejecting, or withholding love.

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Sexual Abuse- an sexual activity with a child, including exhibitionism, photographs or videos, pornography, prostitution, fondling, or rape.

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Neglect- failure to provide for a child's basic physical, emotional, medical or educational needs.

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Who abuses children? 

Most often the abuser is someone the child knows, such as a parent, relative, neighbor or friend of the family.

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Where does child abuse happen? 

Wherever children are, where they live, sleep, learn, or play.

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What to do if you suspect abuse?

Call the Child Abuse Hotline at:

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1-800-25ABUSE (1-800-252-5117)