Child Abuse Awareness Month is another awareness month that hits home for me. My abuse started when I was a child and lasted until I was 12 when I went to live with my father. My mother and stepfather not only physically abused me, they emotionally abused me and each were equally painful. I have worked with my Therapist for over 30 years and still have not totally processed the pain and anger. No child deserves to carry this burden and I know firsthand how it plays on your mind.
U.S. Child welfare authorities look into the safety of more than 7.5 million kids annually
Of those, around 3 million children received an investigation or alternative response from child protective services agencies.
How big is the problem of child abuse?
1 in 4 girls and
1 in 13 boys in the U.S.
are estimated to experience child abuse
Source: CDC
1 in 5
children in Europe
are estimated to experience
sexual violence
Source: Council of Europe 2022
1 billion
children globally
are estimated to experience sexual violence
Source: World Health Organization 2022
More than 550,000 children are known to U.S. authorities to be abused.
An estimated 558,899 children (unique incidents) were victims of abuse and neglect in the U.S. in 2022, the most recent year for which there is national data. That’s 8 children out of every thousand.
These statistics make me weep, how can so many children carry the deep pain around with them? Keep your eyes open and if you see something that looks out of line report it.
Melinda
Reference:
National Statistics on Child Abuse
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You’re welcome, and thank you.
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Yes. We all need to look out for our children, our future.
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Without proper help it can affect their entire lives. I have a few people that follow me who have those memories unresolved and hanging over their head. It’s hard on them. I’m wrapping up the review and hope to post next week. I keep changing one area, not sure it feels right. :)
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Thank you for sharing. Every child deserves a safe environment in which to grow. I cannot imagine what you experienced.
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It was painful and caused much trauma but for me I think of other traumas before life, certainly if a child or the elderly. I thank God ha was by my side and helped me heal.
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Good👋
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Thank you and I’m so glad you stopped by my blog. :)
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Great share, Melinda.
I’m sorry this happened to you. This saddens me. Praying for you. 🙌
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It’s a part of my life and thank goodness I found a great therapist.
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❤️❤️
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