THE IMPACT OF CHILD ABUSE
Memories matter because memories make us…
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The Effects of Child Abuse
Children who are exposed to traumatic events are affected by them later on in life.
Children who are abused or neglected are at higher risk for health problems as adults know as Adverse Childhood Experiences. These problems include alcoholism, depression, drug abuse, eating disorders, obesity, high-risk sexual behaviors, smoking, suicide, and certain chronic diseases.
“Adverse childhood experiences are the single greatest unaddressed public health threat facing our nation today.” – Dr. Robert Block, former president of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Types of Child Abuse
Child Neglect
Physical Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Childhood Experiences
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Domestic Violence
Trafficking & Exploitation
CHILD ABUSE IMPACT STORIES
SILENCED – A Poem
He came into my life He laughs knowing he’s all controlling Fear fell upon my face And mom mom is Continue Reading
SWIRLING
We live in Michigan now. We moved here in June. Right after school let out for the summer. We sold Continue Reading
STEALING
We are sitting around the supper table. In Northern Minnesota, the evening meal is called supper. And not dinner. We Continue Reading
LIFE WITH MY ABUSIVE FATHER
My father thought that it was necessary for children to fear their parents in order to behave. He thought that Continue Reading
