Maltreatment Information
Child Maltreatment
Awareness
“Child abuse and neglect
result from the interaction of
a number of individual,
family, societal, and
environmental factors. Child
abuse and neglect are not
inevitable—safe, stable, and
nurturing relationships and
environments are key for
prevention “ (Centers for
Disease Control, 2014) It’s
important to report child
abuse and neglect . The
children will need support,
counseling, and a safe
environment.
“Child maltreatment is the abuse
and neglect that occurs to chil- Statistical Data
dren under 18 years of age. It
includes all types of physical
and/or emotional ill-treatment,
sexual abuse, neglect, negligence
and commercial or other exploi-
tation, which results in actual or
potential harm to the child’s
health, survival, development or
dignity in the context of a rela-
tionship of responsibility, trust
or power” (Child maltreatment -
World Health Organization, n.d.).
There are ways to prevent Child
Maltreatment. First, it’s impera-
tive to educate society with facts “Every year more than 3.6 million referrals are
and resources. Second, promote made to child protection agencies involving
awareness in the community more than 6.6 million children” (Child Abuse
with social media awareness, Statistics & Facts, n.d.).
school systems, and parenting
classes will become helpful. Par-
ents and caregivers report any
abuse or neglect to protect the
children. “If you suspect a child
is being abused or neglected, or if
you are a child who is being mal-
treated, contact your local child
protective services office or law The children will experience home-
enforcement agency so profes- lessness during child maltreatment.
sionals can assess the situa- It’s important to provide shelter to
tion” (Child Welfare Information reduce health concerns.
Gateway, n.d.).
 References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014). Child maltreatment prevention Links to an external site. Retrieved from http://
Policy or Program Resource www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childmaltreatment

Child Abuse Statistics - Child help Retrieved from https://www.childhelp.org/child-abuse-statistics/

“Child help’s prevention programs
work with children, families, and Child Abuse Prevention Association Links to an external site.. (http://capacares.org)
communities to provide long-term
Child Help. (n.d.). The child help approach to ending child abuse Links to an external site. Retrieved from https://www.childhelp.org/
education and increase awareness of
childhelp-approach/?a=prevention-programs
abuse and neglect “ (Child Help, n.d.).
The program meets with families Child maltreatment - World Health Organization Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/child-
needs with ongoing support, maltreatment
communication, and collaboration
along with others in the community. “ How to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment - Child Welfare … Retrieved from https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/responding/
Prevent Child Abuse America has reporting/how/
designed a comprehensive strategy
comprised of a variety of community- Prevention Programs: Preventing Child Abuse Retrieved from https://preventchildabuse.org/resource/an-approach-to-prevent-child-
based programs to prevent child abuse/
abuse “ (Prevent Child Abuse
Picture Retrieved from https://happinessisnotads
America, n.d..). “CAPA is committed
to preventing and treating all forms Picture Retrieved from www.facmed.unam.mx
of child abuse and neglect by creating
changes in individuals, families and Picture Retrieved from weldbham.com
society that strengthen relationships
and promote healing “ (Child Abuse
Prevention Association , n.d..).
The programs are designed to
create rich environments ,
professional guidance, resources
to meet their family needs.