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This page provides information about two ways to find answers to frequently asked questions related to child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and foster care.... Details >
Child abuse includes four major categories: physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. This article provides information on child abuse, including major categories, signs of possible ... Details >
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 >
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This site offers information to anyone wishing to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Reporting abuse or neglect can protect a child and get help for a family — it may even save a child's life.... Details >
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 >
This page provides links to resources from the Native American Children's Alliance. ... Details >
A brief description of what happens and why when an infant or toddler is shaken violently.... Details >
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 >
The information on this web site defines the various forms of abuse that qualify as maltreatment in children. These include sexual abuse, physical abuse, child neglect, and emotional abuse.... Details >