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  • Search Results 1�of 6 Web Pages | See Categories and Related Topics
    Child Abuse: Prevention Tips For Parents  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This section provides prevention tips about child abuse. Information includes how to diffuse an abusive situation in public, how to prevent sexual abuse, appropriate discipline for your child, and how... Details >
    Kempe Children's Center
    Child Discipline  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Many child development and child welfare professionals believe that spanking, hitting, or slapping is not effective and is damaging to the self-respect and self-esteem of children.... Details >
    American Humane Association, Children's Division
    Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
    Also available in: Spanish
    The impact of child abuse and neglect is far greater than its immediate, visible effects. These experiences can shape child development and have consequences that last years, even lifetimes. This docu... Details >
    Child Welfare Information Gateway
    Physical Consequences of Shaking an Infant or Toddler  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    A brief description of what happens and why when an infant or toddler is shaken violently.... Details >
    National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
    Shaken Baby Syndrome Questions  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Answers to commonly asked questions about shaken baby syndrome (SBS) including medical consequences, prevention and ways to get help and additional information related to SBS.... Details >
    National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
    Understanding the Issues of Abuse and Neglect and Asian American Families  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Traditionally, Asian American communities have not been considered a population of primary concern in child welfare. Asian American families, especially immigrant families, may unknowingly get in trou... Details >
    Coalition for Asian American Children and Families
    Search for general information on Child Abuse
    Organizations
    1�of 5 Orgs
    Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families
    ChildTrauma AcademyExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Kempe Children's CenterExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Prevent Child Abuse AmericaExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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