Recognizing Child Abuse

There are many risk factors associated with child abuse, the biggest risk factor is a parent or guardian who was abused as a child.

http://www.nccafv.org/child.htm,

http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/childmaltreatment/riskprotectivefactors.html

The biggest myth about child abuse is that the dangers to children come from strangers. In most cases the prepetrator is someone the child knows, and is often trusted by the child and family.

http://www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/res/csa_myths.html

Child Abuse and Neglect  has many different signs that health care providers and others need to be aware of, these include  Physical, Sexual and Emotional abuse.

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/child_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm

Prevention Strategies and Health Promotion for preventing child abuse are key to eliminating Child Abuse.

http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/res_guide_2009/

Mandated reporters are required to report instances of suspected child abuse or maltreatment. 

http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/Pub1159text.asp