What is child abuse and neglect?

Source- CDC

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Facts and stats

• At least one in seven children experienced child abuse or neglect
  •  Likely an underestimate because many cases are unreported*
  • In 2021, 1,820 children died of abuse and neglect in the United States.
• Children living in poverty are 5x more likely to experience abuse and neglect.
• Child maltreatment is costly. 
  • Total lifetime economic burden associated with child abuse and neglect was about $592 billion in 2018

Source- CDC

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Power and Control Wheel

Source- The Duluth Model

Other forms of child abuse

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